Structural Fitter

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Structural Fitters for projects located in the Shreveport, LA area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $35/hour based on experience plus $100/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Structural Fitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes

• Align & fit parts according to specifications using jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps in position for welding or riveting

• Analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences

• Move parts into position by hand or utilizing cranes and hoists

• Setup and operate fabricating devices such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, drill presses to bend cut form punch drill or otherwise form and assemble metal components

• Hammer chip and grind workpieces to cut bend and straighten metal

• Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces using measuring devices, squares, chalk and/or soapstone

• Remove high spots and cut bevels using hand files ,portable grinders, and cutting torches

• Coordinate with welders to build up low spots or short pieces with welding

• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ year fitting experience

• Highschool diploma/ GED or equivalent

• Crane experience

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

• Vacation Pay

• Health insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office ( to verify the request.

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Location

US-LA-SHREVEPORT

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/10/2026 5:36 PM)

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Category Machine - Machinist

Travel Yes

Location US-LA-SHREVEPORT