Structural Steel Assembly & Fabrication Specialist

Job Type: Contract to Hire

• Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Some Saturdays Required)
• Starting Pay: From $21.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience, plus a 10% shift differential)

Professional Summary

We are hiring a Structural Steel Fabrication Technician to join a busy fabrication shop producing structural steel assemblies. This position is ideal for candidates with experience fitting, laying out, and assembling steel components while using a variety of fabrication equipment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with heavy materials, interpreting fabrication drawings, and maintaining quality throughout the production process.

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.
• Safely move materials using overhead cranes , rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure assemblies meet quality requirements before welding.
• 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.
• Ability to work with heavy materials and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel components.
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the FCAW process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Additional 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.