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

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.
• 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.