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Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator
Location: Arlington, TN Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10% Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available | Some Saturdays Required
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator to build and assemble structural steel components in a busy fabrication shop. This position requires strong blueprint-reading skills, accurate layout and fit-up abilities, and experience working safely with heavy steel and fabrication equipment.
Responsibilities
- Read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.
- Fit and assemble beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals.
- Perform measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
- Operate ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop equipment.
- Tack and prepare steel assemblies for welding and final production.
- Use overhead cranes, rigging, and material-handling equipment safely.
- Verify dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.
Requirements
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
- Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring equipment, and shop machinery.
- Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
- Overhead crane and rigging experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.
Preferred Experience
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Ability to produce clean, strong FCAW welds on structural steel.
- Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.



