Structural Steel Fitter – Layout & Fabrication

Structural Steel Fitter – Layout & Fabrication

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $28.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift

Position Overview

Hiring an experiencedStructural Steel Fitter for a fabrication shop environment. This role involves steel layout, material preparation, fit-up, alignment, and assembly while maintaining accurate dimensions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpretblueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Perform structural steellayout, fitting, alignment, and assembly.
• Measure, mark, and prepare steel materials for fabrication.
• Position and secure components for proper fit-up and assembly.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including atrack torch.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit-up, and component placement during fabrication.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with supervisors and shop personnel to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow required shop safety procedures and production practices.

Requirements

• • Experience instructural steel fitting, layout, or fabrication.
  • Ability to read and understandblueprints and technical drawings.
  • Hands-on experience fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
  • Ability toset up and operate a track torch.
  • Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with others.
  • Commitment to following required safety procedures.
  • AWS or other welding certifications are a plus.