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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 adherence to safety protocols while contributing to the production process.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles and fits drawing dimensions of structural, plate, and mechanical materials.
  • Welds a variety of materials in all positions with high proficiency.
  • Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC).
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
  • Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material according to detail drawings.
  • Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required.
  • Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
  • Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 12 months of stable work experience preferred.
  • Must pass required weld test and fitter test.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and blueprints.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
  • Cert in AWS D1.1 weld test is required.
  • Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

Benefits

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How this job compares in Eloy, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 176 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 Eloy, AZ

Eloy, AZ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 292 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). 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 El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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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