Welder Fitter
$21 - $35/hr+ 401(k) Match + Milestone Bonuses
Entry
Plymouth, UT, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication
About the job
Requirements
- Ability to pass applicable welding tests based on position level and demonstrate the ability to produce quality welds that meet inspection requirements.
- Ability to read tape measurements, perform basic shop math, and read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Ability to set up and safely operate fabrication equipment and provide required personal fabrication tools as outlined by company policy.
- Commitment to safe work practices, consistent personal protective equipment use, quality workmanship, and maintaining housekeeping standards in the work area.
- Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, verbally, and in writing, and represent the company professionally.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and perform physical duties including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing stairs and ladders, standing and walking for extended periods, working in confined spaces, and occasional work in inclement weather.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing, and any required physical or background screening.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods (8–12+ hour shifts); stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for prolonged periods; reach overhead and work with arms extended; climb ladders and work in manlifts up to 25 feet above ground; and work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when required.
- Work in an environment with exposure to dust, noise, and industrial hazards, using required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, or swing shifts as needed to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Complete shop fabrication projects by fitting, assembling, and welding components from drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Set up and operate fabrication equipment and perform welding in multiple positions using appropriate processes.
- Inspect fit-up and weld quality to ensure finished work meets visual, dimensional, and job-specific quality standards.
- Assist with layout, job set-up, parts preparation, clean-up, and other shop support duties as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while properly using and caring for company equipment and required personal protective equipment.
- Work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, and perform other duties as assigned based on shop needs and skill level.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior welding education through a high school, trade school, or similar training program.
- Experience in a shop fabrication environment, with level placement based on demonstrated welding, fitting, blueprint reading, and fabrication skills.
- Ability to complete projects with increasing independence and, for advanced levels, assist with complex work and support less experienced team members.
- Experience in steel plate construction, industrial fabrication, or similar heavy fabrication environments.
About the company
Great Basin Industrial provides integrated turnkey construction, fabrication, and maintenance services for heavy industrial markets across North America. It self-performs in-house across plate steel fabrication, API storage tank erection, structural, mechanical and piping, instrumentation and electrical, and railroad construction, giving a single point of accountability for complex projects. The company supports clients from preconstruction through startup and commissioning, often maintaining work under long-term maintenance programs. Its differentiators are a safety-focused culture, reliable execution, and long-standing relationships with asset owners and engineering firms like Kiewit, Bechtel, and Burns & McDonnell, serving mining, power and renewables, oil and gas, water, and data center sectors.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Kaysville, Utah
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GBI completed Thacker Pass crystallizers in June 2026, proving large-project throughput.
- Its September 2026 project list spans gold, power, data centers, and brewery work.
- Five operating locations in Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, and Plymouth widen bid access.
What critics are saying
- Project-heavy revenue creates severe lumpiness when large awards slip or cancel.
- Thacker Pass depends on 2027 startup and 2028 production; delays squeeze fabrication demand.
- Heavy industrial downturns at Kiewit, Bechtel, or miners would hit backlog fast.
What makes Great Basin Industrial unique
- GBI self-performs tanks, SMP, I&E, and rail, reducing subcontractor handoffs.
- Its 2006 boilermaker roots still anchor safety, quality, and systematic planning.
- Eighty-plus percent repeat customers signal execution quality and embedded client trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account