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Virginia, United States
Onsite
Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $21.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Shift: 1st and 2nd shifts available
2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10%
Schedule: Some Saturdays required
We are hiring a Structural Steel Fabricator to measure, cut, fit, and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This role requires blueprint-reading skills, accurate layout and measurement, and experience using steel fabrication tools and material-handling equipment.
Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, fabrication plans, and weld symbols.
Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble beams, columns, stairs, railings, and other steel components.
Operate ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.
Prepare steel parts and tack assemblies for welding.
Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up before welding.
Operate overhead cranes and material-handling equipment using proper rigging practices.
Use measuring instruments, hand tools, and shop machinery to complete fabrication work.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures while meeting production deadlines.
Two or more years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
Knowledge of steel layout, measurement, cutting, fit-up, and assembly.
Familiarity with fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.
Ability to handle heavy steel materials and stand for extended periods.
Attention to detail, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with a team.
Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on structural steel.
Ability to produce quality FCAW welds.
Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Previous overhead crane operation and rigging experience.
First- and second-shift positions are available. Second-shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential. Some Saturday work is required.
Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with higher pay available depending on experience.