Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter

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.