Fitter Structural

Join a team where precision meets craftsmanship. As a Fitter Structural, you will play a central role in shaping the steel components that form the backbone of industrial and commercial projects. If you take pride in reading blueprints and watching them come to life in metal, this opportunity offers the hands-on challenge and sense of accomplishment you have been looking for.

About the Role

Working from shop drawings and specifications, the Fitter Structural lays out, positions, and prepares steel members for welding and final assembly. You ensure every beam, plate, and connection fits exactly as designed before it moves down the line. Your attention to detail directly affects the strength, safety, and quality of the finished product, making this a role critical to every project that leaves our Slidell, LA facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings to determine layout, dimensions, and assembly sequence.
• Measure, mark, and position structural steel components, including beams, columns, plates, and gussets, for fitting.
• Use tape measures, squares, levels, and templates to confirm accurate alignment and proper fit before welding.
• Set up and tack-weld parts in preparation for final welding, ensuring tolerances are met.
• Operate hand and power tools, grinders, and cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Use overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging to move and position heavy materials.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance with drawings and quality standards.
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and other team members to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications

Success in this position comes from a blend of technical skill and reliability. We welcome applicants who are eager to grow their trade and contribute to a supportive crew.

• Proven experience as a Fitter Structural or in a comparable steel fabrication role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings.
• Solid math skills for measuring, calculating angles, and verifying dimensions.
• Familiarity with fitting tools, layout techniques, and tack welding.
• Understanding of safe rigging and material-handling practices.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality artistry.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and work with heavy materials throughout the shift.
• Dependable attendance and a team-first attitude.

Every skilled Fitter Structural brings something valuable to the shop floor, and we are committed to helping you sharpen your abilities and advance your career. Whether you are an experienced tradesperson or ready to build on a strong foundation, you will find a workplace that values the care and precision a great Fitter Structural delivers on every job.

About Us

Unite Contracting Solutions is a Slidell, Louisiana-based contracting and fabrication company serving clients across the industrial and commercial construction sectors. We bring together experienced tradespeople to deliver dependable structural steel work, fabrication, and project solutions built to last. Rooted in the Gulf Coast region, our team takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and strong relationships with the customers and communities we serve. By uniting skilled talent with a commitment to quality, we aim to be a trusted partner on every project we take on.