Welder​/Fitter

About Patriot Erectors, LLC. Patriot Erectors is a full‑service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000‑square‑foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non‑building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self‑reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel‑related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders.

As a Fitter/Fabricator, you will play a crucial role in our operations, assembling and fitting structural, plate, and mechanical materials into various assemblies. You’ll work closely with the Shop Superintendent and other team members to ensure high‑quality production.

• Assemble and fit structural forms such as frames, bridge parts, beams, and columns.
• Read and interpret blueprints to plan fitting operations.
• Use fitter skills to layout and fit detail parts accurately.
• Verify the accuracy of fit‑ups before inspection.

• Experience:
  
  Extensive experience in fitting and fabricating is essential.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED, plus 12 months of training or equivalent experience.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in reading shop drawings, high motivation, and the ability to work independently.
• Certifications:
  
  Current welding and OSHA certifications are required.

• Innovative Environment:
  Work in a non‑climate‑controlled production/manufacturing setting.
• Growth Opportunities:
  We value continual improvement and encourage learning new tools and techniques.
• Physical Activity:
  Stay active with tasks that require standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, and more.

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance