Welder/Fitter

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in structural steel fabrication for utility and telecommunications infrastructure.Put your welding and fabrication skills to work building structural steel components that support major utility and telecommunications projects. Join Western Utility Telecom in Fernley and take pride in the quality of every weld.What’s in it for You?$26 to $31.57 per hour, based on experienceFull-time, year-round positionDay and weekend shifts availableWeekend shift differentialHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchRetirement planFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Life insurancePaid time offParental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Why You’ll Love It HereWork in an AISC-certified fabrication shop with established quality standardsStrengthen your welding skills through an in-house welder certification programFabricate structural steel components for utility and telecommunications infrastructureWork with experienced fabricators who take pride in accurate fitting and quality weldsReceive regular feedback and clear direction from shop leadershipBuild your career with opportunities for advancement within the fabrication teamSee your craftsmanship come together in finished steel structuresYour New RoleWork on-site as a Welder/Fitter in Fernley, NevadaFit, assemble, and weld structural steel components according to fabrication drawings and specificationsRead and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and engineering specifications to complete fabrication work accuratelyPerform GMAW spray transfer and FCAW welding on structural steelMeasure, cut, lay out, and fit steel components using fabrication tools and equipmentOperate plasma cutting and oxy-fuel cutting equipmentBuild fixtures and specialized steel assemblies according to project requirementsInspect welds and finished components for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable AWS standardsIdentify and correct fitting or welding issues before components move to the next production stageAssist with routine equipment maintenance and general shop operationsMaintain a clean, organized work area and follow established safety proceduresHiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.Minimum 3 years of hands-on welding and steel fabrication experience in a manufacturing or production environmentProficiency in GMAW spray transfer weldingExperience performing FCAW weldingStrong understanding of structural steel fitting, layout, and fabrication techniquesAbility to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specificationsFamiliarity with AWS D1.1 visual weld acceptance criteriaExperience operating plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and other steel fabrication equipmentAbility to use measuring and layout tools accuratelyBasic math skills, including measurements, fractions, and geometryAbility to communicate clearly and work effectively with a fabrication teamAbility to work safely in an industrial shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, and confined spacesAbility to stand for extended periods and lift materials weighing up to 50 poundsWillingness to complete a written skills assessment and hands-on welding testHigh school diploma or GED preferredWestern Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange