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.
Responsibilities
- Read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.
- Fit and assemble beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals.
- Perform measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
- Operate ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop equipment.
- Tack and prepare steel assemblies for welding and final production.
- Use overhead cranes, rigging, and material-handling equipment safely.
- Verify dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.
Requirements
- 2+ years of structural steel fitting/fabrication experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Experience with structural layout, fit-up, and fabrication processes
- Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment
- Ability to work with heavy materials and stand for extended periods
- Overhead crane and rigging experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork
Requirements
- 2+ years of structural steel fitting/fabrication experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Experience with structural layout, fit-up, and fabrication.
- Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring equipment, and shop machinery.
- Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
- Overhead crane and rigging experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.
Preferred Experience
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Ability to produce clean, strong FCAW welds on structural steel.
- Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
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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