Structural Steel Layout Fitter

Structural Steel Layout Fitter / Fabricator
Position Summary

Join a growing structural steel fabrication team responsible for fitting, fabricating, and welding structural steel components. This hands-on role requires blueprint reading, layout fitting, flux-core welding, overhead crane operation, and working with large steel assemblies while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
Pay: $24-$30/hr based on experience
Schedule

1st Shift and 2nd Shift Available

• Monday-Friday
• 5:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Some Saturdays as needed

What You'll Do

• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components from blueprints
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols
• Perform structural steel welding (Flux-Core/FCAW)
• Operate overhead cranes to move and position materials
• Use cutting and heating torches for steel modifications and heat corrections
• Check beam camber and sweep tolerances and make adjustments as needed
• Set up jigs and fixtures for fabrication and welding projects
• Maintain quality standards and inspect finished work
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Support daily production needs within the structural department

Required Qualifications

• Structural steel fitting and layout experience
• Flux-core welding experience on structural steel
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience operating overhead cranes
• Knowledge of beam layout, fit-up, and structural assemblies
• Experience using cutting and heating torches
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment
• Ability to handle and work around large steel components

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience checking camber and sweep tolerances
• Experience setting up complex jigs and assemblies
• Ownership of basic fitting and welding tools
• Strong safety awareness and work ethic
• Reliable attendance and team-oriented attitude

Work Environment

• Structural steel fabrication shop
• Loud, heavy industrial setting
• Dedicated welding station
• Overhead cranes operating throughout the facility
• Steel-toe boots and safety glasses required
• Employees provide their own basic tools

Benefits

• Stable workload supported by long-term contracts
• Strong job security and growth opportunities
• PTO Program:
  • 1 week after 3 months
  • 2 weeks after 6 months
  • Additional PTO with tenure (up to 3 weeks)
• 401(k) with excellent company match:
  • 100% match on first 3%
  • 50% match on next 2%
  • Up to 4% company contribution

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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