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
