1st Shift Welder & Fitter

1st Shift MIG/TIG Welder & Fitter | Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits Upon Hire

Armada Staffing Group is hiring an experienced MIG Welder, TIG Welder, and Welder/Fitter for a well-established, locally owned manufacturing company in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a full-time, first-shift fabrication opportunity for skilled professionals with experience in steel fabrication, blueprint reading, fitting, and welding.

If you're a dependable MIG/TIG Welder who takes pride in precision, quality craftsmanship, and producing clean welds, we'd like to speak with you.

Pay: Starting at $24.00+/hour (Based on Experience)

1st Shift Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Overtime available based on production needs

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

This is more than just another welding job. Our client is a locally owned manufacturing company with exceptional ownership that values employees, offers a positive work environment, and provides long-term career opportunities.

After being hired on by the company, employees receive:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-term career stability
• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture

MIG/TIG Welder & Fitter Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG welding and TIG welding on steel components and fabricated assemblies.
• Fit, align, and assemble metal parts according to blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, shop drawings, and fabrication prints.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for various fabrication projects.
• Inspect finished welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Grind, clean, and prepare materials before and after welding.
• Assist with general metal fabrication and shop duties as needed.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Welder/Fitter, Fabricator, or Structural Welder required.
• Experience with steel fabrication and blueprint reading required.
• Strong fitting, measuring, and layout skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
• Must pass drug screen.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Clean, organized indoor fabrication shop
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Safety-focused culture
• Consistent full-time hours
• Overtime opportunities available

Apply Today

We're hiring immediately for experienced MIG Welders, TIG Welders, Welder/Fitters, Fabricators, and Manufacturing Professionals.

If you're looking for a first-shift welding job with competitive pay, steady hours, excellent benefits after hire, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected local company, apply today with your resume.