Fitter

Job Title: Fitter

Job Description

The Fitter will fit and assemble metal components for shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and towers. This role uses tack welding, clamps, and measuring tools to ensure components meet precise dimensional tolerances and quality standards. The Fitter reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and fabrication specifications while collaborating closely with welders, machinists, and quality control teams in a busy fabrication shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble metal components of shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and towers according to specifications.
• Use tack welding, clamps, and appropriate measuring tools to position and secure components prior to final welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, AutoCAD drawings, and fabrication specifications to plan and execute fitting work accurately.
• Verify that all components meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards before moving them to the next stage of production.
• Collaborate with welders, machinists, and quality control personnel to resolve issues and maintain efficient workflow.
• Perform thermal cutting and basic welding operations as required to support the fitting process.
• Inspect work for accuracy, alignment, and overall quality, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the fabrication shop.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and company procedures at all times.
• Handle and move materials, including standing, bending, and lifting items up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in industrial fitting or fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, AutoCAD prints, and technical fabrication drawings.
• Extensive or above-average knowledge and experience with thermal cutting processes.
• Extensive or above-average knowledge and experience with welding processes.
• Proficiency in using fabrication tools such as grinders, clamps, and measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic welding knowledge, including TIG, MIG, and Stick processes, is a plus.
• Experience working in a fabrication shop environment.
• Comfort working around metalworking equipment, heat, and noise.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed safety procedures and shop protocols.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a specialized fabrication environment where your fitting expertise directly contributes to complex, high-value equipment such as pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The role offers steady hours with overtime opportunities, allowing you to grow both your skills and your earnings. You will collaborate with experienced welders, machinists, and quality professionals, gaining exposure to advanced fabrication techniques and technical drawings. The workplace emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork, creating an environment where skilled tradespeople can take pride in producing high-quality work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication shop setting with regular exposure to heat, noise, and metalworking equipment. Team members must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection. The role is physically active and requires standing, bending, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs throughout the shift. Available schedules include two day-shift positions from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with overtime, and one weekend shift from Friday to Saturday plus one additional weekday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sand Springs, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/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 Sand Springs,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.

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