Code Welder

Job Title: Code Fitter Welder

Job Description

The Code Fitter Welder fits and welds code-qualified 100% X-ray coils, ensuring all work meets strict engineering, quality, and safety standards. This role combines advanced welding skills with precise blueprint interpretation, mathematical calculations, and meticulous documentation to deliver high-quality fabricated components.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld code 100% X-ray coils in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable welding codes.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind, and bolt components into position to prepare assemblies for final welding.
• Examine workpieces for defects and use straightedges, templates, and measuring tools to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Measure dimensions of completed products and workpieces to verify they meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layouts, assemblies, and welding operations before fabrication begins.
• Lay out and fit nozzles, supports, and couplings into coils according to blueprints and project requirements.
• Remove rough spots and imperfections from workpieces using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers to achieve smooth finishes.
• Maintain and complete all required records, production documentation, and job-related paperwork accurately and on time.
• Use levels, tapes, protractors, and various tools to ensure precise alignment and accurate measurements during fabrication.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate work, clarify requirements, and resolve issues as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in a metal fabrication environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to pass applicable welding tests, including Code Section 8 welding tests such as 2" schedule 160 carbon, 6G pipe tests using GTAW (TIG) and FCAW (Fluxcore).
• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding and ability to weld out heavy-wall pipe and coil assemblies.
• Proficiency in FCAW (Fluxcore) welding for structural and coil-related applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications accurately.
• Strong mathematical skills to support layout, measurements, and template development.
• Ability to use and read levels, tape measures, protractors, and various hand and power tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Approximately 5 years of relevant welding and fitting experience and/or training.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and documentation requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document work and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
• Capability to examine workpieces for defects and verify conformance to specifications using appropriate measuring tools.
• Experience using grinders, hand files, and scrapers to prepare and finish workpieces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or vocational certificate in welding is preferred.
• Experience developing templates and models for welding projects based on blueprint data.
• Experience in planning layouts, assemblies, and welding operations from engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Comfort working with code-qualified welded products that require 100% X-ray inspection.
• Experience working in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a consistent daytime schedule with extended weekends, allowing for predictable work-life balance while still offering additional hours when desired or required. The organization promotes a culture of safety, precision, and craftsmanship, valuing individuals who take pride in high-quality work and professional growth. Team members work in a collaborative environment where clear communication, independence, and accountability are encouraged and supported.

Work Environment

The standard work schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional work hours and weekend shifts as job duties require. The role is based in a non-temperature-controlled metal fabrication shop that includes loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles typical of manufacturing environments. Employees use welding and grinding equipment, measuring tools, and various hand and power tools as part of daily operations. Personal protective equipment is mandatory and includes noise and hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, safety harnesses, full-face grinding shields, welding hoods, and OSHA-compliant safety boots or shoes while in the manufacturing facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAND SPRINGS, OK.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in SAND SPRINGS,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.