About this role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Review 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 metalwork.
- Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.
- Prepare steel components and tack assemblies for welding and subsequent production steps.
- Safely operate overhead cranes and material-handling equipment and use proper rigging techniques.
- Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up accuracy before welding.
- Use appropriate measuring instruments, hand tools, and shop machinery to complete fabrication tasks.
- Maintain an orderly work area and follow safety procedures while meeting production deadlines.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Two or more years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and weld symbols.
- Practical knowledge of steel layout, measurement, fit-up, cutting, and assembly processes.
- Familiarity with fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.
- Ability to handle heavy steel materials and stand for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to workplace safety, and ability to work effectively with a team.
- Preferred Experience
- 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 flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Previous experience operating overhead cranes and performing rigging tasks.
- Work Schedule and Pay
- First- and second-shift opportunities are available.
- Second-shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential.
- Some Saturday work is required.
- Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with the opportunity for higher compensation based on experience.