Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator

Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator

Location: Arlington, TN Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10% Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available | Some Saturdays Required

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator to build and assemble structural steel components in a busy fabrication shop. This position requires strong blueprint-reading skills, accurate layout and fit-up abilities, and experience working safely with heavy steel and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

- Read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.

- Fit and assemble beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals.

- Perform measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly.

- Operate ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop equipment.

- Tack and prepare steel assemblies for welding and final production.

- Use overhead cranes, rigging, and material-handling equipment safely.

- Verify dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.

Requirements

- 2+ years of structural steel fitting/fabrication experience preferred

- Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings

- Experience with structural layout, fit-up, and fabrication processes

- Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment

- Ability to work with heavy materials and stand for extended periods

- Overhead crane and rigging experience preferred

- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork

- 2+ years of structural steel fitting/fabrication experience preferred

- Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.

- Experience with structural layout, fit-up, and fabrication.

- Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring equipment, and shop machinery.

- Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods.

- Overhead crane and rigging experience preferred.

- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.

Preferred Experience

- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience in structural steel fabrication.

- Ability to produce clean, strong FCAW welds on structural steel.

- Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.