Structural Steel Assembly Specialist
Location: Arlington, TN
Shift: Second Shift | Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-3:00 AM (Some Saturdays Required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: From $21.00/hour (Higher starting pay available based on experience, plus a 10% shift differential.)
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Structural Steel Assembly Specialist to join a busy fabrication shop. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience fitting and assembling structural steel, interpreting fabrication drawings, and operating shop equipment. The successful candidate will be committed to producing quality work while following established safety standards.
Job Responsibilities
Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.
Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products.
Perform measuring, layout, cutting, and assembly using standard steel fabrication methods.
Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, and other shop machinery.
Prepare and tack structural steel assemblies before final welding.
Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment to move heavy steel components.
Inspect measurements, alignment, fit-up, and squareness to ensure assemblies meet quality standards before welding.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
Experience performing structural steel layout, fit-up, and fabrication.
Familiarity with fabrication equipment, precision measuring tools, and shop machinery.
Ability to handle heavy materials and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to workplace safety, and ability to work well with a team.
Preferred Skills
Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment.
Ability to produce clean, high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel components.
Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW.
