Signal Metal Industries

Overview

Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing large steel products. They are seeking experienced Heavy Plate Fitters/Fabricators to lay out, fit, and assemble large welded steel components in a heavy fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and assemble heavy steel plate components and large weldments using blueprints, shop drawings, and layout specifications.
• Read engineering drawings, bills of material, and work orders to determine fit-up sequence and requirements.
• Lay out, measure, and mark materials, accounting for thickness, shrinkage, and fabrication tolerances.
• Move and position large components using overhead cranes, hoists, and shop equipment.
• Fit parts using clamps, jacks, wedges, pins, and other fabrication tools.
• Verify fit-up and dimensions using tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools.
• Tack weld assemblies to secure parts prior to final welding.
• Perform FCAW welding during fit-up and fabrication as needed.
• Straighten and adjust heavy components using torches, presses, and fabrication methods.
• Build simple fixtures or aids to support accurate fit-up when required.
• Work with supervisors and team members to maintain production flow and quality.
• Maintain a safe and organized fabrication environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years heavy plate fitting or heavy fabrication experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
• Experience fitting large weldments or heavy steel plate assemblies.
• FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) experience required.
• Experience working with thick steel plate and heavy industrial components.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fabrication shop environment.
• Heavy industrial fabrication experience (mining, steel mill, material handling, heavy equipment).
• Multi-pass FCAW welding experience.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience.
• Experience with tight-tolerance fit-up on large weldments.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position is a Full-time Direct Hire located in Irving, Texas.
• Day shift - (Monday - Thursday 4 x 10s), Overtime on Friday as required.
• Hourly pay rate $24.00 - $28.00 depending on experience.
• All candidates must successfully complete a hands-on fitting and welding assessment at our Irving, TX facility.