Structural Steel Fitter-Fabricator

Job Description

What your day looks like

You start your shift in a well-organized structural shop, grab the latest revision of the shop drawings, and map out the build. On first shift, your day typically runs 5:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday. Prefer nights? Second shift is typically 4:00pm–2:30am, Monday–Friday.

From the first measurement to the final grind, you own the accuracy of every assembly:

Confirm piece marks, drawing revisions, and finish codes before laying out work.

Determine required parts: quantities, shapes, and grades.

Plan the sequence of operations and understand part orientation, weld symbols, and common industry acronyms.

Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and weld symbols with confidence.

Measure precisely and mark out using tapes, squares, levels, and layout tools.

Perform tack welding and complete thermal cutting (oxy-fuel and/or plasma) with clean, accurate edges.

Grind and prep surfaces to spec. Safety and teamwork first

Keep a tidy, safe workstation—every part has its place.

Operate overhead cranes, welders, torches, and grinders safely and efficiently.

Work hand-in-hand with CNC operators, foremen, welders, fabricators, painters, and QC to keep builds moving. Quality and documentation

Fabricate in alignment with AISC Quality Management System requirements.

Verify heat numbers, piece marks, and orientation on all material.

Conduct thorough self-inspection and resolve issues before QC review.

Flag drawing or material discrepancies to supervision promptly. What you bring

5+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.

Expertise reading structural shop drawings and weld symbols.

High proficiency in layout, fitting, and fabrication of structural steel.

Hands-on welding experience.

Experience operating overhead cranes.

Deep understanding of fabrication tolerances and quality standards.

Reliable, safety-minded, and quality-driven work habits. Core proficiencies

Tape Measure Reading

Shop Math Skills

Blueprint Reading Tools and tech you’ll handle

MIG Welder

2D Drawings

Power Tools (Makita, Milwaukee)

Overhead Crane

Manual Plasma Cutter (Hypertherm) Important notice

Tarrier Steel is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must complete a pre-hire drug screen prior to acceptance.