• Structural Fitter

    Aerotek (Oakland Park, FL)


    Job Title: Structural Fitter

    Job Description

    The Structural/Fabrication Fitter is responsible for performing a comprehensive range of structural and fabrication fitting tasks, including layout, positioning, aligning, and fitting together structural metal products in preparation for welding.

    Responsibilities

    + Review blueprints, schematic drawings, and job specifications to determine work requirements.

    + Prepare material take-offs based on isometric and orthographic drawings.

    + Measure and fabricate structural components in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

    + Perform all phases of advanced installation, positioning, alignment, and fitting of structural components.

    + Bolt, clamp, and tack parts to secure them in position for welding.

    + Dismantle, straighten, and reshape parts using handheld torches and other tools.

    + Maintain records of work orders and materials used.

    + Prepare reports and conduct inspections as required.

    + Comply with company and customer policies and procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Previous structural fitting/fabrication experience.

    + Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.

    + Basic experience with a hand torch.

    + Blueprint or layout experience.

    + Fabrication experience.

    + Previous welding experience, preferably fluxcore/stick.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + MIG welding experience.

    + Experience with fitting or layout preferred.

    + Experience with structural steel and arc welding.

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team where career growth is encouraged, as demonstrated by the current Assistant Plant Manager who started as a contractor and advanced over time. Benefit from competitive hourly pay increases based on performance, skill, and attitude, as well as comprehensive benefits upon permanent hire.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is on the 2nd shift, with working hours Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 2 am, Friday from 2 pm to 10 pm, and optional Saturdays from 6 am to 12 pm. The work takes place in an outdoor shop that is covered, characterized by loud and dirty conditions at times. Fitters are expected to have their own hood and wear boots.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland Park, Florida.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Oakland Park,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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 meets 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 solving for 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.

     

    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.