Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter)

Alaskan Copper

Seattle, WAJob$22–25/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
Seattle, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Alaskan Copper is hiring a Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter). Alaskan Copper is seeking a Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter) in Seattle to fit and assemble tanks, pipes, and heat exchangers. The role involves reading blueprints, operating fabrication equipment, and supervising welders and helpers while adhering to safety and company policies.

Key focus areas include Layout and prepare components for tanks, heat exchanger assembly and pipe spooling, Fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling using blueprints, and Direct activities of welders, assistant fabrication metalworkers and helpers.

Important skills include Pipe And Plate Fitting, Stainless Steel Fabrication, Read Blueprints, Read Tape Measure To 1/16", English Reading Writing Speaking, and Direct Welders And Helpers. Preferred (not required): Operate Shear, Operate Press Brake, Operate Drills, and Operate Grinders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pipe and Plate FittingStainless Steel FabricationRead BlueprintsRead Tape Measure to 1/16"English Reading Writing SpeakingOperate ShearOperate Press BrakeOperate DrillsOperate GrindersDirect Welders and Helpers

Qualifications

3+ Years Pipe and Plate Fitting ExperiencePass Pre-Employment Drug ScreenMust Be Able to Work Any ShiftUnion Membership After 30 Days RequiredEnglish Communication

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Alaskan Copper Works

Human Resources

2958 6th Avenue South

Seattle, Washington 98134

(206) 382-7344

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview.

Date Opened: August 3,2026

Job Title: Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter)

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 hourly (DOE)

Hours of Work: Day shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Location: 3405 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134

Representation: After 30 days, required to become a dues paying or financial core member of Sheetmetal Workers Local Union No. 66.

Job Summary: Fit and assemble tanks, pipes, and heat exchangers.

Requirements To Be Considered For Position:

  1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.

  2. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.

  3. Must be able to work any shift.

  4. Work overtime when required.

  5. Willing to comply with company rules and policies.

  6. Pass pre-employment drug screen.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

  1. At least 3 years of experience pipe and plate fitting, preferably with stainless steel.

  2. Must be able to read blueprints and specifications.

  3. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and up to 100 lbs. rarely.

  4. Accurately read tape measure to 1/16”.

  5. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience:

Ability to operate shear, press brake, drills, and grinders.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

  1. Layout and prepare components for tanks, heat exchanger assembly and pipe spooling.

  2. Work off blueprints; fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling.

  3. Directing activities of Welders, Assistant Fabrication Metalworkers and Helpers who may be assisting.

  4. When specified, hydrotest.

Non-Essential Functions/Duties:

  1. Mark and prepare units for shipping.

  2. Clean and deburr.

Benefits:

  1. Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.

  2. Paid Holidays.

  3. Life insurance and short term disability insurance.

  4. 401(k) and profit sharing plans.

Accommodations:

Considered on an individual basis.

Physical Requirements:

  1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total At One Time (Hours) Total During Entire 8-Hour Day

Standing: 2 1/2 hours 7 hours

Walking: 2 minutes 20 minutes

Sitting: breaks breaks

  1. Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting: Carrying:

To 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

51-100 lbs.: RARELY RARELY

  1. Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: YES

Fine Manipulating: YES

  1. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

  1. Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER

Bending: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Crouching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

Crawling: RARELY Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

*Climbing: Depending upon the work and job being performed, a worker may step 15-18' off the ground onto a work slab. On some days this may occur 4-5 times/hour; other days may not require work which involves this stepping up and down.

  1. Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity: YES

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

  1. Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

_ Outside (75% of time)

_ Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE: X Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

NOISE: X Sufficient to require hearing protection

VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS: X Risk of bodily injury present

FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air

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