Structural Steel Fitter / Welder in Sparks

Location

Sparks, NV

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on September 2, 2026

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are hiring an experienced shop fitter to join our fabrication team. This is not an entry-level position—we are looking for someone with experience in layout, fit-up, and welding in a production shop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings
  • Accurately lay out, fit, and tack/weld steel components according to drawings and tolerances
  • Utilize tools such as torches, grinders, squares, and tape measures for precise fit-up
  • Work with cranes, rigging, and shop equipment to move and position steel pieces
  • Collaborate with shop foremen and welders to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Uphold company standards for safety, quality, and productivity

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience fitting structural steel in a shop environment (required)
  • Strong ability to read and interpret complex shop and erection drawings
  • Proficient in layout tools and fabrication math (angles, lengths, weld symbols)
  • Experience with MIG and stick welding
  • Familiarity with AISC standards and common shop procedures ()
  • Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
  • MUST FILL OUT APPLICATION IN PERSON AT OUR OFFICE BEFORE INTERVIEW CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • In-Person Interview Required
  • Must conduct a drug test before hiring (this will be scheduled through A-1 Steel, Inc.)
  • Generous benefits package

\nCompany Description

A-1 Steel, Inc. is a leading structural and rebar steel fabricator serving Northern Nevada. We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and fostering a strong team environment.

Company DescriptionA-1 Steel, Inc. is a leading structural and rebar steel fabricator serving Northern Nevada. We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and fostering a strong team environment.

How this job compares in Sparks, NV

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Nevada currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$34/hr across 8 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 Sparks, NV

Sparks, NV currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Nevada as a whole we're tracking 20 other active welding openings from 13 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Sparks, or widen the search to Nevada.

The most active employers in Nevada at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Las Vegas, NV (4), Komatsu (2), and CloudRay (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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