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Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator
Location: Arlington, TN Job Type: Full-Time Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Schedule: Some Saturdays required Starting Pay: $21.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience. 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10%
Position Summary
We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator for a manufacturing and fabrication shop. This position involves measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling structural steel components using fabrication tools and equipment.
Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience working with structural steel, reading fabrication drawings, and preparing metal components for welding and assembly.
Job Responsibilities • Review blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout instructions to determine fabrication requirements. • Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products. • Perform structural steel layout and prepare materials for fabrication and welding. • Operate shop equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters. • Use hand tools and other fabrication equipment to complete fitting and assembly work. • Tack weld and prepare fitted steel components for final welding and production. • Handle and position heavy steel materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling tools. • Check measurements, dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding or final assembly. • Follow production schedules while maintaining accuracy and workmanship. • Keep the fabrication area clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
Required Qualifications • At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred. • Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols. • Hands-on knowledge of steel layout, fitting, measuring, and assembly techniques. • Familiarity with fabrication machinery, measuring instruments, and shop tools. • Ability to handle heavy materials and remain standing for extended periods. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety. • Ability to work effectively with a team and meet production deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in structural steel fabrication. • Ability to produce clean, strong FCAW welds on structural steel components. • Experience welding in multiple positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. • Previous experience operating overhead cranes and using rigging equipment.
Schedule & Work Environment • Openings available on 1st and 2nd shifts. • Some Saturday work may be required based on production needs. • Second-shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential.
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