Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician

Location: Arlington, TN | Job Type: Full-Time

About the role

We are hiring a skilled Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician to support production in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This role requires experience fitting and assembling structural steel components, interpreting fabrication drawings, and using a variety of shop equipment to prepare materials for welding and final assembly.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM
• Occasional Saturdays

Pay

Starting pay from $21.00/hour + 10% shift differential. Higher starting pay available based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, layout details, and weld symbols
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, handrails, and miscellaneous metal products
• Measure, mark, cut, and position materials according to production specifications
• Prepare assemblies by fitting, tacking, and aligning components before welding
• Operate fabrication equipment, including:
  • Ironworkers
  • Magnetic drills (Mag Drills)
  • Band saws
  • Grinders
  • Oxy-fuel torches
  • Plasma cutting equipment
  • Additional fabrication tools as needed
• Inspect layouts, dimensions, alignment, and fit-up to ensure quality standards are met
• Safely move materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling devices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area while meeting production goals

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in structural steel fitting or fabrication preferred
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
• Experience with structural layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly techniques
• Familiarity with fabrication tools, precision measuring equipment, and shop machinery
• Comfortable working with heavy steel materials and standing throughout the shift
• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions