Volunteer Structural Fitter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Structural Fitter
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Structural Fitter to join our team in constructing water towers and storage tanks. You will be responsible for fitting and fabricating structural components using blueprints and drawings. This includes reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, laying out, fitting up, and tack welding with flux core. You will also fit platforms, ladders, walkways, and other structural components, determining orientation and degrees of fit-ups with carbon steel materials such as channels, I-beams, angles, and plates.

Responsibilities

• Fit and fabricate structural components for water towers and storage tanks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings accurately.
• Measure, cut, and lay out materials for construction.
• Perform tack welding using flux core techniques.
• Fit platforms, ladders, walkways, and other structural components as needed.
• Determine orientation and degrees of fit-ups.
• Work with carbon steel, channels, I-beams, angles, and plates.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in structural fitting.
• Proficiency in welding with flux core and ability to pass 2G flux test.
• Experience in reading blueprints and using a tape measure.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane.
• Skilled in using a hand torch.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating fabrication machines such as rolls, presses, plasmas, and bandsaws.
• Prior experience with tank fittings is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to the construction of essential infrastructure. Our supportive work culture values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth. Enjoy the stability of a day shift with the occasional opportunity for night shift work, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Work Environment

Work in a large, non-climate-controlled shop handling heavy materials. The position is primarily a day shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Be prepared for a possible transition to night shifts for up to two months after six months of employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77041.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77041.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.