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Steel Fabrication Technician (Structural)
Location: Arlington, TN
Pay: Starts at $21/hour (higher based on experience) + 10% shift differential
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM (occasional Saturdays)
We are hiring a skilled Steel Fabrication Technician to support production in a high-volume fabrication shop. This role focuses on reading drawings, fitting structural components, and preparing materials for welding.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret shop drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and layout details for structural steel work
- Fit and assemble steel components such as beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals
- Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and alignment of materials using standard fabrication methods
- Operate shop equipment including ironworkers, magnetic drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutting tools
- Tack and prepare assemblies for welding and final production
- Use overhead cranes, rigging, and material handling equipment safely
- Inspect fit-up, alignment, and dimensions to ensure accuracy and quality standards
- Maintain a safe and organized work area while meeting daily production goals
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in structural steel fitting or fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Experience with layout, fitting, and structural steel assembly processes
- Familiarity with fabrication tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment
- Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
Preferred Skills
- Experience with overhead cranes and rigging
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience in a fabrication setting
- Ability to produce clean FCAW welds on structural components
- Welding experience in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
Work Environment
- Fast-paced fabrication shop setting
- Frequent lifting, standing, and use of heavy equipment
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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