Structural Steel Fitter & Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fitter & Welder - NEW OPPORTUNITY

White House, TN $23–$28/hr base + overtime opportunities ($30+/hr)

Your craft is proven, and you take pride in your work every day.
At TATEFAB , we’re looking for experienced fitters and welders who know their trade inside and out. If you’ve spent years honing precision, efficiency, and quality — and you’re ready to put those skills to work on projects that matter — this is where you belong.

Why Experienced Pros Choose TATEFAB

• Top Pay for Top Skill: $23–$28/hr base, with overtime pushing $30+/hr.

• Elite Projects: Disney, NASA, The Smithsonian, Opryland Hotel, NOAA — your work will stand alongside the best.

• Professional Growth: AWS corporate membership, advanced certifications, and leadership opportunities.

• Health & Balance: Comprehensive insurance, wellness PTO, vacation, and paid holidays.

• Cutting-Edge Tools: PythonX Robotic Plasma, Peddinghaus systems, AngleMaster — technology that matches your expertise.

Position Overview

This is not an entry-level role. We need skilled craftsmen who can read blueprints, fit and weld steel members to exacting specifications, and deliver consistent quality with minimal supervision. You’ll combine traditional fabrication techniques with advanced CNC technology to achieve precision and efficiency on every project.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, and layout drawings.

• Fit, tack, and weld steel members with accuracy and speed.

• Perform FCAW/Flux Core welds in all positions, with shop welds primarily flat.

• Ensure welds meet AWS standards for quality and compliance.

• Collaborate with CNC systems to maximize precision and throughput.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

Requirements

• Pre-employment and ongoing drug screening required; TATE FAB is a drug-free workplace.

• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (or ability to certify).

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on structural steel fabrication and welding experience .

• Proven ability to weld in multiple positions with consistent quality.

• Strong proficiency in blueprint reading, layout, and measuring.

• OSHA-10 Certification (or willingness to complete)

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean MVR record.

• Strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

Who We Are

TATEFAB is a structural steel & miscellaneous metals fabrication and erection company. For over 50 years, we have completed legacy projects — from Disney, the Smithsonian Institute, NOAA, and including these local landmarks: Broadwest Nashville, Vanderbilt and St Thomas Hospitals, the Conservatory at Gaylord Opryland, and historic renovations on downtown Broadway. This is a place where skill is respected, craftsmanship is rewarded, and careers are built to last.

“When the hood drops, the real work begins. Will you build your future with us?”

Apply today — we’re hiring experienced-ready professionals.