Welder/Fitter

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in custom steel fabrication for communication towers and utility structures.Bring your welding and fabrication skills to a team where precision matters and the steel you build supports critical utility and telecom infrastructure.What’s in it for You?Pay: $22 to $32 per hour, based on experience and qualificationsFull-time employmentDay and weekend shifts availableWeekend shift differential401(k) with company matchHealth, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Life insurancePaid time offParental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Retirement planWhy You’ll Love It HereWork in an AISC Certified Shop focused on quality structural steel fabricationBuild your welding skills through an in-house welder certification programWork on steel components used in utility and telecommunications infrastructureJoin a team that values accurate fabrication, solid workmanship, and attention to detailReceive clear communication and consistent feedback from leadershipExplore opportunities to advance your fabrication skills and take on greater responsibilitySee the results of your work take shape on the shop floor every dayYour New RoleWork as a Welder/Fitter in Salem, Oregon, fabricating structural steel components for utility and telecom projectsRead and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specificationsFit, cut, and weld structural steel components according to project specificationsPerform GMAW spray transfer welding and FCAW welding applicationsUse plasma cutting and oxy/fuel cutting equipmentLay out and fabricate fixtures and specialized steel componentsInspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality and conformance with applicable AWS standardsUse measuring, layout, welding, and fabrication tools accuratelyAssist with equipment maintenance and general shop operationsMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work areaPerform welding and fabrication duties in an active industrial shop environmentPerform tasks requiring prolonged standing and material handling, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individualsLift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicableHiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.High school diploma or GED preferredAt least 3 years of welding and steel fabrication experience in a manufacturing or production environmentProficiency in GMAW spray transfer weldingExperience with FCAW welding applicationsKnowledge of structural steel layout, fitting, and fabrication methodsFamiliarity with AWS D1.1 Visual Acceptance CriteriaAbility to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specificationsExperience using layout tools, measuring devices, welding equipment, and fabrication equipmentMath skills necessary for measurements, layout, and basic geometryAbility to communicate effectively and stay organized while completing assigned fabrication workAbility to perform welding and fabrication duties in shop conditions that may include heat, noise, and confined work areas, with reasonable accommodations where applicableAbility to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodationWillingness to complete a written skills assessment and hands-on welding testWestern 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