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Overview

The Fitter/Welder position at Schuff Steel involves expertise in steel and bridge fabrication to assemble and fit various structural materials for complex projects in commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. The role requires proficiency in welding and knowledge of blueprints and heat reactions of structural metals.

Responsibilities

  • Follow applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC).
  • Weld in various positions on the ground level, above ground, and below ground.
  • Chip, peen, and grind material to prepare for welding or finish.
  • Weld structural materials such as plates, sheets, and girders with precision.
  • Straighten materials using heat or flame.
  • Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
  • Pass welding test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and plan fitting operations.
  • Assist in handling and assembling materials according to detail drawings.
  • Lay out work lines or fit up jigs for positioning materials.
  • Ensure work conforms to drawings and specifications.
  • Clean up materials by grinding or chipping.
  • Burn and tack weld for assembly purposes.
  • Spot paint for identification marks.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform other routine duties as directed by management.
  • Adhere to all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 12 months of stable work experience.
  • Must pass required weld test and fitter test.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools and welding equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and blueprints.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

Benefits

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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 38 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 127 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 91 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 175 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Schuff Steel currently has 2 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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