Fabricator - Structural Steel

Lockport Steel; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Company-paid disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lockport Steel is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Fabricator for our Midwest operations. You will read shop drawings, lay out and fabricate steel components, and prepare assemblies for welding while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating fabrication equipment, handling materials with cranes and forklifts, and ensuring dimensional accuracy per project specs. Join a team focused on craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years structural steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
• Measure, mark, lay out, cut, drill, cope, grind, and fit structural steel components.
• Fabricate beams, columns, braces, trusses, stairs, platforms, handrails, and assemblies.
• Assemble components in preparation for welding and inspection.
• Verify dimensions and ensure assemblies conform to drawings and specs.
• Operate fabrication equipment (saws, drill presses, ironworkers, grinders, etc.).
• Move material with cranes and forklifts; conduct quality checks throughout fabrication.
• Maintain schedules, ensure safety and cleanliness, assist welders and team.

Skills

Read shop drawings

Blueprint interpretation

Layout and measurement

Quality workmanship

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

CNC fabrication equipment

Beams/drill lines

Job description

About Lockport Steel

Lockport Steel is a premier structural steel fabricator serving the commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction markets throughout the Midwest. Known for quality workmanship, dependable execution, and a commitment to safety, Lockport Steel delivers complex structural steel projects that help build the region's most recognizable facilities and infrastructure. Our success is driven by skilled employees, modern fabrication capabilities, and a culture that values teamwork, craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Lockport Steel is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Fabricator to join our growing team. The Structural Steel Fabricator is responsible for reading shop drawings and fabricating structural steel components and assemblies according to project specifications. This position plays a vital role in ensuring fabricated steel products meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and safety while supporting efficient project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
• Measure, mark, lay out, cut, drill, cope, grind, and fit structural steel components.
• Fabricate beams, columns, braces, trusses, stairs, platforms, handrails, and miscellaneous steel assemblies.
• Assemble structural steel components in preparation for welding and final inspection.
• Verify dimensions and ensure fabricated assemblies conform to shop drawings and specifications.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including saws, drill presses, ironworkers, punch equipment, grinders, and other shop machinery.
• Perform material handling and movement of steel using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the fabrication process to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and safety expectations.
• Assist welders and other fabrication personnel as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of structural steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel fabrication and erection drawings.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and techniques.
• Proficiency using tape measures, squares, levels, and other measuring equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Structural Steel Fabricator certification or equivalent trade training preferred.
• Experience working in an AISC-certified structural steel fabrication facility prefrered.
• Forklift certification and overhead crane operation experience.
• Rigging and material handling experience.
• Experience operating CNC fabrication equipment, beam lines, drill lines, saws, and plate processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code fit-up requirements.
• Ability to perform advanced layout work from complex structural steel drawings.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and fabrication environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed boots.

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Lockport Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce committed to excellence, safety, and teamwork.