About this Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator role at Qualdoc
Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator
Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift
Schedule: Some Saturdays required
Starting Pay: $21.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience.
2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10%
Position Summary
We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator for a manufacturing and fabrication shop. This position involves measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling structural steel components using fabrication tools and equipment.
Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience working with structural steel, reading fabrication drawings, and preparing metal components for welding and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
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Review blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout instructions to determine fabrication requirements.
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Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products.
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Perform structural steel layout and prepare materials for fabrication and welding.
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Operate shop equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.
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Use hand tools and other fabrication equipment to complete fitting and assembly work.
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Tack weld and prepare fitted steel components for final welding and production.
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Handle and position heavy steel materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling tools.
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Check measurements, dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding or final assembly.
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Follow production schedules while maintaining accuracy and workmanship.
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Keep the fabrication area clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
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At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
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Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
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Hands-on knowledge of steel layout, fitting, measuring, and assembly techniques.
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Familiarity with fabrication machinery, measuring instruments, and shop tools.
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Ability to handle heavy materials and remain standing for extended periods.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
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Ability to work effectively with a team and meet production deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in structural steel fabrication.
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Ability to produce clean, strong FCAW welds on structural steel components.
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Experience welding in multiple positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
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Previous experience operating overhead cranes and using rigging equipment.
Schedule & Work Environment
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Openings available on 1st and 2nd shifts.
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Some Saturday work may be required based on production needs.
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Second-shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential.
