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Experienced Fitter Welder
$26 / hour
Posted 08/25/2026
Job ID:
139437
Job Description
Fitter Welder
Pay: $25.00–$28.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Claremore, OK
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Openings: 1 Position
Job Order #: 139437
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Fitter Welder to join a fabrication team in Claremore. This position requires a skilled candidate who can perform both fitting and welding responsibilities while maintaining high standards for accuracy, weld quality, and safety.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of fitter experience and must successfully complete a hands-on fitting and welding test. The test requires candidates to prepare their own plate using a 9-inch grinder before completing an open-root 3G MIG and Flux Core weld.
Required Experience & Skills
• Minimum 2 years of fitter experience required
• Previous welding and metal fabrication experience
• Strong MIG and Flux Core welding skills
• Ability to successfully complete the required hands-on weld test
• Experience preparing and fitting materials prior to welding
• Ability to bevel plate using a grinder
• Strong measuring, layout, and fit-up skills
• Ability to work independently on fitting assignments
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Commitment to workplace and welding safety
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Fit and assemble fabricated metal components according to production requirements
• Measure, position, align, and prepare materials prior to welding
• Prepare joints and materials for proper weld fit-up
• Bevel plate and other materials as required
• Perform open-root MIG welding
• Perform Flux Core fill and cap welding
• Verify fit-up, dimensions, and alignment before final welding
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy
• Identify and correct fit-up or welding concerns
• Safely operate grinders, welding machines, and related fabrication equipment
• Maintain consistent productivity and workmanship throughout the shift
• Follow all company welding, fabrication, and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform additional fitting, welding, and fabrication duties as assigned
Weld Test Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete the following hands-on test:
• 5/8-inch thick plate
• Candidate must bevel their own plates
• Beveling performed using a 9-inch grinder
• 3G position
• Open-root MIG weld
• Flux Core fill and cap
• Completed test must meet required quality standards
Candidates should be comfortable completing their own material preparation and fit-up before beginning the welding portion of the test.
Preferred Qualifications
• More than 2 years of Fitter Welder experience
• Structural or heavy fabrication experience
• Advanced MIG and Flux Core welding experience
• Open-root welding experience
• Strong grinding and joint-preparation skills
• Experience working with heavy plate
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication troubleshooting abilities
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, positioning, and repetitive physical activity
• Ability to safely operate a 9-inch grinder and other fabrication equipment
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for fitting and welding
• Comfortable working around steel, grinders, welding equipment, heat, sparks, and industrial machinery
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding fabrication work while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
• Industrial welding and fabrication environment
• Hands-on fitting, plate preparation, grinding, and welding responsibilities
• Regular use of MIG and Flux Core welding equipment and heavy-duty grinders
• Quality-focused environment requiring accurate fit-up and consistent weld workmanship
• Safety-sensitive work requiring proper use of welding and fabrication PPE
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Competitive pay of $25.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Skilled position combining fitting and welding responsibilities
• Opportunity to utilize open-root MIG and Flux Core welding skills
• Hands-on plate preparation and fabrication work
• Excellent opportunity for experienced Fitter Welders looking for higher-skilled fabrication work
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-576-7117 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel – Claremore
507 E. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK 74017
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM
About Catoosa, OK
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