Structural Steel Fitters

Capital Professional Staffing is recruiting for experienced Structural Steel Fitters for a growing structural steel and industrial fabrication operation in Tyler, Texas.

These positions require previous structural steel or metal fabrication shop experience. Fitters must be able to read structural steel shop drawings and use those drawings to lay out, fit, and fabricate steel assemblies accurately.

The facility has new, state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and substantial production work underway.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and interpret structural steel shop and fabrication drawings provided in PDF format
Fabricate and fit structural steel assemblies according to drawings and specifications
Lay out components and accurately locate plates, stiffeners, clips, connections, holes, and other fabricated parts
Fit beams, columns, channels, angles, plate, and other structural steel components
Measure, mark, cut, position, align, and fit steel components
Perform tack welding as required during fit-up
Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and tolerances before final welding
Read weld symbols and understand fabrication requirements
Use tape measures, squares, levels, layout tools, grinders, cutting equipment, and other common fabrication tools
Identify drawing or fit-up problems before assemblies move further into production
Work closely with welders, CNC operators, and other fabrication personnel
Inspect completed fit-up for accuracy and quality
Maintain productivity while producing accurate work in a high-volume fabrication environment
Follow all shop safety and quality procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Structural steel or heavy metal fabrication shop experience required
Strong structural steel fitting experience
Must be able to independently read and work from structural steel shop drawings
Strong layout, measurement, and fit-up skills
Knowledge of structural steel shapes, plate, connections, and fabricated assemblies
Ability to read weld symbols
Tack welding and general welding ability preferred
Must understand fabrication tolerances and quality requirements
Must be comfortable working around heavy steel and fabrication equipment

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Currently operating 7 days per week with substantial overtime to start out with
$35-$40 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Overtime paid in addition to base hourly rate
Full employee benefits
Permanent, full-time position