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Harbor Steel Fabrication

Combo Welder/Fitter

Location

Gig Harbor, WA

Wage

$20 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick WeldingFlux-Core WeldingPIPE
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Posted on October 9, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Combo Welder/Fitter to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing both welding and fitting tasks on various metal components, ensuring precise fabrication according to technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to determine project requirements.
  • Perform welding operations using various techniques including FCAW, MIG, TIG, and SMAW in accordance with AWS standards.
  • Fit, align, and assemble metal components utilizing hand tools and measuring instruments to ensure precise measurements.
  • Use power tools and fabrication equipment to shape and modify metal materials.
  • Conduct quality inspections of welds and fittings to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety protocols.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures related to welding and fabrication.
  • Collaborate with team members on complex fabrication tasks involving ductwork, piping, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly.

Additional Information

  • This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects that challenge your mechanical knowledge and welding skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • All positions are paid roles committed to fostering growth through hands-on experience in a vibrant setting that emphasizes quality workmanship and safety compliance.
  • Work Location: In person
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How this job compares in Gig Harbor, WA

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 14% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across Washington, where the middle half runs $29–$36/hr across 72 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 21% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor, WA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 89 other active welding openings from 61 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Washington.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (11), Parker Hannifin (4), and All American Marine (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Seattle at $36/hr, Bremerton at $34/hr, and Bellingham at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Combo Welder/Fitter figures were last recalculated when this page was built.