Overview
Seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator for a fast-paced fabrication shop environment. Candidates must have experience reading blueprints, fitting structural steel components, and working with fabrication tools and heavy materials.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications.
- Fit and fabricate structural steel components including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals.
- Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and assembly of structural steel materials using proper fabrication techniques.
- Operate fabrication equipment including ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop tools.
- Tack, fit, and prepare structural steel assemblies for welding and final production.
- Use overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Verify dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure quality and accuracy before welding and final assembly.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
Requirements
- Minimum 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.
Additional Information
- Location: Arlington, TN
- Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00/hour+ (based on experience)
- Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday | 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Occasional Saturday overtime may be required.