Structural Steel Fitter-Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fitter–Welder

Location: Elmore, AL

Shift Options: Day Shift & Night Shift Available

• Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Short Friday)
• Night Shift: Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Four 10-hour days)

A day in this role

Step onto the shop floor and turn raw stock into finished structural assemblies. Most of your day (about 70%) is hands-on fabrication—translating drawings into accurate layouts, fitting and squaring components, and keeping material moving safely through production. The remaining time (around 30%) is devoted to clean, code-quality FCAW welding that meets our internal standards and inspection protocols.

What you’ll do Fabrication (70%)

• Interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to create precise layouts.
• Fit, square, align, and tack structural assemblies and miscellaneous items (handrails, stairs, ladders).
• Prepare material by cutting, beveling, and shaping using horizontal bandsaws, ironworkers, plasma torches, and automated machinery (including drill lines or RoboRail).
• Operate overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to stage and advance work efficiently and safely.
• Troubleshoot basic issues with wire feeders and common shop tools to minimize downtime.

Welding (30%)

• Execute high-quality structural welds using Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Manage heat input, travel speed, and puddle control to avoid warping, undercut, and porosity.
• Verify completed welds meet company quality standards and pass required inspections.

What you bring

• Experience: Hands-on background in a structural steel or metal fabrication shop.
• Welding: Strong FCAW proficiency; MIG (GMAW) or Stick (SMAW) experience is beneficial.
• Layout & fit-up: Solid print reading and metal layout skills; handrail/stair layout experience is a plus.
• Equipment: Familiarity with bridge cranes, forklifts, saws, and automated drill lines.
• Work ethic: Team-first approach, reliable attendance, and commitment to shop safety.
• Assessment: Ability to pass an on-site practical, hands-on weld and layout test.