Structural Fitter/Fabricator

Structural Fitter/Fabricator

Location: Arlington, TN
Pay Rate: Starting at $21.00/hour+ (based on experience)
Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday | 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Occasional Saturday overtime may be required
Overview

Seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator for a fast-paced fabrication shop environment. Candidates must have experience reading blueprints, fitting structural steel components, and working with fabrication tools and heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications
• Fit and fabricate structural steel components including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals
• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and assembly of structural steel materials using proper fabrication techniques
• Operate fabrication equipment including ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop tools
• Tack, fit, and prepare structural steel assemblies for welding and final production
• Use overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Verify dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure quality and accuracy before welding and final assembly
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while meeting production schedules and deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment
• Ability to produce strong, clean FCAW welds on structural steel components
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.