About the role
Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter
Location: Arlington, TN Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift and 2nd Shift Available | Some Saturdays Required Starting Pay: $21.00/hour; higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator/Fitter to prepare, fit, and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position requires hands-on experience with structural steel, blueprint interpretation, material layout, and fabrication equipment.
The ideal candidate can accurately measure, cut, and assemble steel materials while following safety and quality standards.
Job Responsibilities • Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications. • Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal parts. • Perform structural layout and prepare materials for welding and final assembly. • Operate shop equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters. • Tack weld and prepare steel assemblies for final welding. • Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling tools. • Check measurements, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure components meet specifications. • Follow production schedules and complete fabrication work within required deadlines. • Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures.
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. • Experience with steel layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly. • Familiarity with fabrication equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments. • Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods. • Overhead crane operation and rigging experience preferred. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Welding Experience • Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in structural steel fabrication. • Ability to produce clean, quality FCAW welds on structural steel. • Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW.
Work Schedule: First shift, with occasional Saturday work required.
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