Welder Fitter Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Welder fitter positions qualify for H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship when they require specialized welding certifications, engineering knowledge, or work on complex industrial projects. Most sponsored roles involve structural welding, pipeline work, or aerospace manufacturing where technical expertise beyond basic welding is essential. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary Of This Position
While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor/Leadperson in the Mid-Size Department the Fitter Welder assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings.
Nights: 3rd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9PM - 7AM
As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above).
Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG10): $27.66 + $1.00 per hour shift differential
Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years
Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts.
- Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly. Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
- Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel.
- Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments.
- Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays.
- Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
- Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly.
- Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product.
- Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
- Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF EVERY CANDIDATE (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
- Must be able to read and write English.
- Ability to use common manufacturing math.
- 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
- 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
- Must pass FCAW weld test and maintain certification.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL ALSO POSSESS THESE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment.
- 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
- The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance.
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- Physical efforts include: standing – 80%, bending over – 15%, average weight handled – 25 lbs., operator grinds 10% and uses buffer 10% of time.
- Exposure to additional heat during fitting/welding process above ambient temperature and direct exposure to weld fumes.
- Exposure to noise while grinding and hammering requires hearing protection to be worn at all times.
- Ambient air conditions; both hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
- Sparks from grinding and welding require proper PPE.
- Possible burns from hot steel during welding processes, eye injuries from grinding, welding, and cutting sparks, flash burns from welding and heat fatigue.
- Potential for hearing loss if proper PPE not used.
BENEFITS
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
- 401k retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave.
- Work Life Support.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
INTRODUCTION
We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary Of This Position
While working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor/Leadperson in the Mid-Size Department the Fitter Welder assembles products of the unit by tack welding various small parts to pole shafts using the FCAW welding process. This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings.
Nights: 3rd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9PM - 7AM
As needed, there will be work hours required outside the Standard Shift Schedule (above).
Starting Hourly Pay Rate (LG10): $27.66 + $1.00 per hour shift differential
Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year and 2 years
Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or round shaft, base plate, hand hole, arm mounting simplex, tenon-top, and/or other small parts.
- Manually position shaft on stationary turner to position shaft for assembly. Uses jib crane for lifting various components, such as base plate and arm mounting simplex, into position for assembly. Frequently pushes, lifts, and pulls up to 50 pounds.
- Reads and interprets drawings to determine parts needed to assemble pole assembly. Locate and gather parts needed for assembly, from parts staging area that is staged by the Storeroom personnel.
- Read and interpret drawings to ensure proper location of various small part attachments.
- Uses plasma torch to cut steel. Utilizes jigs made at Valmont for cutting holes in shafts for inserting hand hole rims, arm mounting simplex’s, couplings, and other small parts. Wears protective goggles or hood to protect eyes from harmful rays.
- Uses measuring tape, levels, squares, and angle finders to measure distances and angles. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals. Uses table to convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
- Works in confined areas at various locations of the pole assembly line as necessary to accurately measure and assemble components described above. Moves under, around, and over poles as necessary, to get into proper position to assemble pole assembly.
- Uses motorized grinders, motorized buffers, stone grinders, and drills to help assemble product.
- Maintain appropriate professional competencies, certifications, licenses, etc., necessary to perform job.
- Make management aware of any training needs you have. Consult your management immediately if you are being asked to perform work for which you are not trained and/or are not comfortable doing because of potential safety or risk implications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF EVERY CANDIDATE (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
- Must be able to read and write English.
- Ability to use common manufacturing math.
- 1 year experience reading and using blueprints.
- 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, and/or have graduated from an acceptable Technical Training Program focused in welding.
- Must pass FCAW weld test and maintain certification.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL ALSO POSSESS THESE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years previous experience working in an assembly environment.
- 2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- 2 years previous experience operating hand and/or power tools.
- The ability to accurately and honestly check one’s own work for quality assurance.
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- Physical efforts include: standing – 80%, bending over – 15%, average weight handled – 25 lbs., operator grinds 10% and uses buffer 10% of time.
- Exposure to additional heat during fitting/welding process above ambient temperature and direct exposure to weld fumes.
- Exposure to noise while grinding and hammering requires hearing protection to be worn at all times.
- Ambient air conditions; both hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
- Sparks from grinding and welding require proper PPE.
- Possible burns from hot steel during welding processes, eye injuries from grinding, welding, and cutting sparks, flash burns from welding and heat fatigue.
- Potential for hearing loss if proper PPE not used.
BENEFITS
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
- 401k retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave.
- Work Life Support.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Welder Fitter Jobs
Target specialized welding roles
Focus on positions requiring AWS certifications, TIG/MIG expertise, or specialized materials like stainless steel, aluminum, or exotic alloys. Basic welding roles rarely qualify for visa sponsorship.
Emphasize technical training
Highlight formal welding education, apprenticeships, or technical certifications. Employers need to demonstrate that your role requires specialized knowledge beyond what's learned on the job.
Research industrial employers
Manufacturing companies, shipyards, aerospace firms, and pipeline contractors are more likely to sponsor visas. They often have structured immigration processes and understand specialty occupation requirements.
Document complex project experience
Prepare examples of challenging welding projects, quality control responsibilities, or technical problem-solving. This helps establish that your role involves specialized professional duties.
Consider supervisor or inspector roles
Welding supervisors, quality inspectors, or project coordinators have stronger sponsorship prospects. These positions clearly demonstrate professional-level responsibilities and specialized knowledge requirements.
Build relationships with contractors
Many sponsored welder fitters work for specialized contractors serving oil, gas, or construction industries. These companies often have established visa sponsorship processes for skilled tradespeople.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do welder fitter jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only specialized positions requiring technical expertise beyond basic welding skills. Roles involving complex fabrication, specialized materials, quality control, or supervisory duties have the strongest approval chances. Standard production welding typically doesn't meet H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements.
What degree do I need for visa-sponsored welding positions?
Most sponsored welder fitter roles accept technical degrees, welding certifications, or equivalent experience. A two-year associate degree in welding technology or mechanical engineering, plus relevant certifications like AWS, often satisfies requirements. Some positions may require a four-year engineering degree.
Which industries sponsor welder fitters most often?
Aerospace manufacturing, shipbuilding, pipeline construction, and specialized fabrication shops sponsor most welder fitters. These industries need certified welders for complex projects involving exotic materials, precise specifications, or safety-critical applications that require specialized knowledge.
What certifications help with visa sponsorship applications?
AWS (American Welding Society) certifications, especially for specialized processes like TIG, pipe welding, or underwater welding, strengthen sponsorship cases. ASME certifications for pressure vessel work and API certifications for pipeline welding are particularly valuable for demonstrating specialized expertise.
How to find Welder Fitter jobs with visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to find Welder Fitter positions with visa sponsorship across manufacturing, construction, and mining companies. This specialized platform connects skilled tradespeople with employers offering TSS 482 and ENS 186 visas. Focus your search on heavy industry employers, shipbuilding companies, and infrastructure contractors who actively sponsor international welders and fitters.
Can I get sponsored as a welder without a degree?
Yes, through the three-for-one rule where three years of specialized welding experience can substitute for one year of education. You'd typically need 12+ years of progressively complex welding experience, advanced certifications, and documented expertise in specialized welding applications or materials.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Welder Fitter jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.