Structural Welder/Fitter Combo
Company
Copper Leaf Fabrication, LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22–26 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Role Description
The Structural Welder / Fitter Combo is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding structural steel components and skids according to shop drawings, specifications, and industry standards. This role combines both fitting and welding responsibilities, requiring the ability to accurately lay out materials, prepare components, perform proper fit-up, and complete high-quality welds using MIG and Flux Core processes. The position requires strong blueprint reading skills, the ability to maintain tight tolerances, and experience operating common fabrication shop equipment and tools.
Requirements:
• Must have own basic hand tools
• Must have steel-toed boots
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in structural steel fitting and welding
• Certified welder preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and specifications
• Ability to read a tape measure and ruler to 1/16 inch
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and whole numbers
• Knowledge of fabrication shop tools, equipment, and procedures
• Familiarity with OSHA and welding safety requirements
• Ability to weld to AWS D1.1 code
• Must pass weld test using MIG / Flux Core on 1" plate in the 3G open root
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Fabricate and weld structural steel skids and components using drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine proper fit-up and welding processes
• Perform layout, cutting, burning, and preparation of steel components for welding
• Measure materials accurately and maintain strict tolerances
• Weld carbon steel using MIG and Flux Core processes
• Use portable hand, electric, and air-powered tools including grinders, drills, and band saws
• Operate welding machines, carbon arc gougers, flame cutting torches, plasma torches, and pipe bevelers
• Operate stationary shop equipment such as bench grinders, iron workers, drill presses, band saws, and chop saws
• Safely operate lifting equipment including overhead cranes and jib cranes and assist with rigging materials and components
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Communicate with coworkers to solve technical issues and improve workflow
• Report job or safety issues to the line supervisor
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA standards
• Assist with training and development of other employees when needed
• Participate in product development and shop process improvements
• Occasionally assist as a backup Lead when required
• Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to frequently lift materials up to 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a manufacturing / fabrication shop environment
• Use required safety equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
What We Offer:
• Full-time hours
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable work environment
• Opportunity for advancement in the fabrication industry
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to [email protected]
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
The Structural Welder / Fitter Combo is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding structural steel components and skids according to shop drawings, specifications, and industry standards. This role combines both fitting and welding responsibilities, requiring the ability to accurately lay out materials, prepare components, perform proper fit-up, and complete high-quality welds using MIG and Flux Core processes. The position requires strong blueprint reading skills, the ability to maintain tight tolerances, and experience operating common fabrication shop equipment and tools.
Requirements:
• Must have own basic hand tools
• Must have steel-toed boots
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in structural steel fitting and welding
• Certified welder preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and specifications
• Ability to read a tape measure and ruler to 1/16 inch
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and whole numbers
• Knowledge of fabrication shop tools, equipment, and procedures
• Familiarity with OSHA and welding safety requirements
• Ability to weld to AWS D1.1 code
• Must pass weld test using MIG / Flux Core on 1" plate in the 3G open root
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Fabricate and weld structural steel skids and components using drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine proper fit-up and welding processes
• Perform layout, cutting, burning, and preparation of steel components for welding
• Measure materials accurately and maintain strict tolerances
• Weld carbon steel using MIG and Flux Core processes
• Use portable hand, electric, and air-powered tools including grinders, drills, and band saws
• Operate welding machines, carbon arc gougers, flame cutting torches, plasma torches, and pipe bevelers
• Operate stationary shop equipment such as bench grinders, iron workers, drill presses, band saws, and chop saws
• Safely operate lifting equipment including overhead cranes and jib cranes and assist with rigging materials and components
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Communicate with coworkers to solve technical issues and improve workflow
• Report job or safety issues to the line supervisor
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA standards
• Assist with training and development of other employees when needed
• Participate in product development and shop process improvements
• Occasionally assist as a backup Lead when required
• Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to frequently lift materials up to 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a manufacturing / fabrication shop environment
• Use required safety equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
What We Offer:
• Full-time hours
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable work environment
• Opportunity for advancement in the fabrication industry
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to [email protected]
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
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What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
