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Position range in Tarrant County $17.00 - $28.81 Per hour Fitter-Welder-1st Shift

MICA Steelworks Inc.

Occupation:

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Location:

Haltom City, TX - 76117

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

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Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/07/2026

Expires:

10/04/2026

Job #: 17065469

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Fitter lays out, fabricates, fits, and joins metal and other weldable materials for tapered tubular steel structures. Fitters lay out and assemble subunits or units of material that welders then weld into position, and are responsible for ensuring every product is fitted to job specifications and to requirements consistent with production of quality, UT-passable welds. Fitters specialize in transmission power poles, substation A-frames, high-mast poles, highway sign poles, and other tubular structures, and work directly from blueprints.

RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Perform fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing of metal and other weldable material to blueprint specification, producing fit-ups consistent with UT-passable welds. 2. Perform set-ups, including laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts, to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products. 3. Locate long seams and number pole shafts correctly; check twist and camber against acceptance criteria before continuing layout. 4. Trim pole shafts square, find true centers, and pop chalk lines for true centers. 5. Lay out and fit base plates, flange plates, vangs, brackets, through plates, ground sleeves, and other attached parts. 6. Fabricate multi-component parts and verify conformance using tape measure, squares, levels, and templates. 7. Operate overhead and jib cranes, hoists, slings, grinders, cutting torches, and hand/power tools safely. 8. Maintain equipment functionality; notify management/maintenance of needed repairs. 9. Cross-train and perform work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position. 10. Manage time and work efficiently to production standards; maintain housekeeping (5S) in the work area. 11. Perform other tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(ALL LEVELS)

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 and perform shop math (fractions, decimals, basic geometry).

Ability to pass the MICA NewHire Fitter Assessment (tape measure & shop math, blueprint & weld symbols, practical fitup).

Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed; reliable attendance.

Ability to work in a shop environment with seasonal temperature extremes.

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team environment.

Successfully pass background check (including criminal history), drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

1st shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM 3:30 PM, with Saturday as needed.

Expected hours: 4055 hours per week; overtime paid per policy.

Benefits:

[medical / dental / vision / life / 401(k) with match / PTO / paid holidays