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Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc
Location: Brigham City, UT, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Expand Beyond with Nucor
Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facilities are in West Hazleton, PA, Decatur, AL, Crawfordsville, IN and Brigham City, UT with plans to build a national footprint.
For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video
Why Nucor?
With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.
We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.
Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Towers & Structures Utah is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fitter Welder. The role of a Fitter Welder serves a vital part within the facility’s production team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Welding structural steel parts as specified per drawing or print.
- Safely produce a quality product
- Maintaining housekeeping
- Obtain and maintain all welding certifications.
- Assure the structural components are welded correctly with visual inspection.
- Willing to work swing shifts
The fitter welder will be an integral member of the Nucor Towers & Structure team who brings a strong and consistent work ethic, demonstrates the attention to detail needed to ensure that the material is being sent with the quality that the customers expect from Nucor, and exhibits good communication skills that will enable them to coordinate with other departments. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a group and be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require. To ensure the success of the Nucor Towers & Structures team, safety must be at the forefront of each duty that is performed by each teammate.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Manufacturing/production environment experience
- Experience with reading different measuring devices: tape measure, gauges, micrometers
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Knowledge of weld symbols and weld defects
- Ability to pass a 3G Weld Test within 30 days of hire
- Knowledge or utilization of air arc gouging and plasma torch
- Ability to operate a crane (Standard Overhead Crane)
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in welder fitter jobs.
- Two or more years of structural or pipe fit-up and welding experience in an industrial setting
- Proficiency in multiple welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW
- Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication blueprints
- Active welding certifications to AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, or equivalent code standards
- Experience operating fit-up tools such as clamps, levels, squares, and grinders
- High school diploma or GED, with completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program preferred
Tips for Your Welder Fitter Job Search
List certifications by welding process
Your resume should name each certification separately, such as SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW, along with the material types you've qualified on. Hiring managers scan for process codes first, so don't bury them in a summary paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists welder fitter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your blueprint reading experience explicitly
Many postings screen for isometric and orthographic drawing fluency. Call out the drawing types you routinely work from and whether you've interpreted weld symbols to AWS or ASME standards, because generic 'blueprint reading' language gets overlooked.
Target fit-up and tack requirements in postings
Welder fitter roles vary widely in how much assembly versus welding you're expected to own. Read the duties section closely and apply first to postings where your fit-up experience, whether structural, pipe, or plate, directly mirrors what's listed.
Prepare a weld test strategy before interviews
Most employers require a practical weld test on-site. Know which positions, processes, and material thicknesses your target companies use and practice those combinations specifically. Asking ahead about the test coupon setup shows preparation and seriousness.
Negotiate based on certification scope
When an offer arrives, reference the number of active qualifications you hold and the material specs you're certified on. Employers pay premiums for multi-process welders with code-compliant credentials, so quantifying your certification range strengthens your position.
Welder Fitter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most welder fitters?
The companies hiring the most welder fitters right now include Valmont Industries, TQ Constructors, and Valmont Industries, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure project cycles, so checking current listings frequently gives you the most accurate picture.
How many welder fitter jobs are remote?
About 0% of welder fitter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most of the role requires hands-on fit-up and welding work at a physical site. The sub-areas most likely to include remote flexibility are quality documentation, welding inspection coordination, and fabrication planning roles that sit adjacent to the core trade.
How do you become a welder fitter?
You become a welder fitter by completing a welding trade program or apprenticeship that covers fit-up techniques alongside core welding processes. After finishing your training, you pursue welding certifications to recognized code standards such as AWS or ASME. Most journeyman welder fitters spend several years working across structural, plate, or pipe applications before taking on lead fit-up responsibilities.
Can you get hired as a welder fitter with little experience?
Yes, entry-level welder fitter positions exist, particularly in fabrication shops and manufacturing facilities that prioritize basic welding proficiency and a willingness to learn fit-up techniques on the job. Completing a trade school program, holding even one active welding certification, and demonstrating comfort with hand tools and blueprints will separate you from candidates with no formal preparation at all.
What does the welder fitter interview process look like?
The interview process for a welder fitter role typically starts with a phone or in-person conversation covering your certification history and the processes you've worked with. That is followed by a practical weld test on-site where you demonstrate fit-up and welding skills on coupons specified by the employer. Some companies also review your blueprint reading ability during the skills assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to welder fitter jobs?
You can find and apply to welder fitter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your certifications and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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