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Fitter Welder

Jefferson, WI 53549

Posted: 01/02/2026 Job Number: 777464 Pay Rate: 20.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: Fitter Welder

Wage: $20-$25/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30am-3pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Fitter Welder for a company in Jefferson, WI. This is an associate to hire opportunity.

Fitter Welder Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols
- Fit, align, and assemble structural steel components prior to welding
- Perform MIG welding on structural assemblies to specification
- Measure, cut, tack, and prepare materials using hand and power tools
- Verify part dimensions and alignment using measuring tools
- Inspect welds and finished assemblies for quality and accuracy
- Operate shop equipment such as grinders, saws, drills, and material handling equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Follow all safety, quality, and production standards
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet production deadlines

Fitter Welder Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Welder/Fitter in a structural steel or manufacturing environment
- Strong MIG welding and metal fitting skills
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols
- Proficiency with measuring tools (tape measure, square, level, calipers)
- High attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Preferred Welding certification or ability to pass a weld test
- Preferred experience with pre-engineered metal buildings or structural assemblies
- Preferred familiarity with production welding and fabrication processes
- Fabrication shop environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Standing, bending, kneeling, and repetitive use of hand and power tools

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 40 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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