Structural Steel Assembly & Fabrication Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Assembly & Fabrication Specialist to join a busy fabrication facility. This role involves fitting, assembling, and preparing structural steel components for production while working from blueprints and fabrication drawings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout details
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products
• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and material preparation using standard fabrication practices
• Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop machinery
• Tack and fit assemblies in preparation for welding and final fabrication
• Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure assemblies meet quality requirements before welding
• Safely move materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while meeting production schedules and safety expectations

Required Qualifications

• Two or more 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, fit-up, and fabrication techniques
• Working knowledge of fabrication equipment, measuring tools, and shop machinery
• Experience operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work effectively within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the FCAW process

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Addtional 10% shift differential for 2nd Shift
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Opportunity to work on a variety of structural steel fabrication projects in a team-oriented environment