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Job Title: Fabricator/Fitter up to $25/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and fitting structural steel components in a busy job shop manufacturing environment. You will interpret job orders, bills of materials, and blueprints to plan and execute fabrication tasks, including layout, cutting, drilling, punching, and preparing assemblies for welding. The position requires strong layout and fitting skills, familiarity with MIG and flux core welding, and the ability to work efficiently from detailed drawings in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders and bills of materials (BOM) to identify and gather all required parts and materials for each project, ranging from simple to complex assemblies.
• Study drawings and blueprints to understand project requirements and create accurate cut lists for structural steel components.
• Determine required dimensions such as length, width, and angles for each piece based on blueprints and project specifications.
• Lay out material and mark locations for holes to be punched or drilled according to drawings and fabrication standards.
• Prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning, aligning, and organizing components prior to fitting and welding.
• Fit and tack up weldments to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity before final welding.
• Collaborate with welders, press brake operators, shear operators, and punch press operators as needed to complete jobs efficiently.
• Work effectively in a job shop environment, handling a variety of custom and non-repetitive projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area, following all shop safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and BOMs accurately to minimize errors and rework.
• Support production goals by meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities and workloads.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on fabricating and fitting experience with structural steel components.
• Strong layout skills, including the ability to mark and measure materials accurately from blueprints and BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and bills of materials in a fabrication environment.
• Previous job shop manufacturing experience, working on varied and custom projects.
• MIG welding experience, with the ability to tack and assemble weldments safely and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flux core and dual shield welding processes.
• Press brake operation experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Shearing experience, including setting up and operating shears for steel cutting.
• Punch press experience for punching holes and forming operations.
• Any welding certifications, apprenticeships, or formal education in fabrication or related fields are considered a plus.
• Background in structural steel fabrication and fitting is highly beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, first-shift manufacturing team in a traditional job shop environment where your hands-on skills and craftsmanship are valued. The work offers variety, with different projects and challenges that keep each day interesting. You can build your experience with multiple fabrication processes and equipment, and any additional training or Background you bring is appreciated and seen as an asset. The schedule supports work-life balance with daytime hours and the opportunity for additional overtime during busy seasons.

Work Environment

This position operates in a job shop manufacturing environment focused on steel fabrication, forming, punching, rolling, machining, installation, repair, and specialty burning. The team consists of approximately 40 employees, all working on first shift, across two adjacent buildings where you may work in either location depending on project needs. The shop conditions vary with the seasons, becoming hot in the summer and cold in the winter, so comfort with typical industrial temperature fluctuations is important. Standard safety attire is required, including safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, and you may wear jeans and an appropriate T-shirt as part of the casual shop dress code. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with typical weekly hours increasing to approximately 45–50 hours during the summer, and occasional additional hours as needed to meet production demands.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grove City,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

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.