Fitter Fabricator

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

Are you a skilled metalworker looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Shop Fitter/Fabricator, you’ll use your expertise in welding and metal fabrication to assemble components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires proficiency in various gas metal welding techniques, as well as a strong understanding of different materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You’ll work with welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every project. A keen eye for detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and knowledge of welding symbols and dimensioning are essential for success in this role. With tiered levels based on certifications and project complexity, this is a great opportunity to refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the fabrication and machining industry!

There are two levels of Fitter Fabricators:

• Fitter Fabricator I – Holds a variety of welding certifications and can fit and fabricate basic to moderately complex jobs.
• Fitter Fabricator II – Able to fit and fabricate complex jobs and perform in a leadership capacity with an assigned welder.

This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

Four 10-hour days a week — that's it. Day shift earns a 4-day weekend every other week. Night shift (Mon–Thu, 4PM–2AM) means a 3-day weekend every week, plus $2/hr shift differential and a paid 30-minute lunch. Overtime on your off days is available, never mandatory. We're looking for people willing to run either shift when needed — tell us your preference and we'll take it seriously. 

What You'll Do

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
• Read and understand drawings and blueprints, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
• Identify, lay-out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications and/or prints using various measuring devices such as straightedge, combination square, gages, tape measures, etc. to ensure fabrications/assemblies conform to quality standards and specified design
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
• Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties indoors in a shop setting with occasional work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
• Must successfully complete a weld test required before employment
• Ability to pass certifications in both GMAW and GTAW welding required within 30 days
• Advanced ability in reading and interpreting blueprints to include dimensioning, welding symbols, etc.
• Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
• Possess advanced knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.)
• Experience with the use of an overhead crane
• Valid driver’s license is required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How We'll Support You

WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Perks/Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Min

USD $26.00/Hr.

Max

USD $38.00/Hr.

Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)