Steel Fabricator

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products.
• Measure, lay out, cut, and prepare materials using established fabrication methods.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other shop machinery.
• Tack and fit assemblies before welding and final production.
• Move and position materials safely using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure quality before welding and final assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of structural steel fitting and fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications.
• Experience with structural steel layout, fit-up, and fabrication processes.
• 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, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Skills

• 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 FCAW.