Heavy Plate Fitter & Fabricator — Day Shift

Signal Metal Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Signal Metal Industries in Irving, TX is seeking experienced Heavy Plate Fitters/Fabricators to lay out, fit, and assemble large welded steel components using blueprints and shop drawings. This is a day shift (Mon-Thu 4x10s) with overtime on Fridays.

Role emphasizes heavy plate fitting, layout, and FCAW tack welding in a heavy fabrication environment. This is primarily a fitting position; welding duties are limited to when needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years heavy plate fitting or heavy fabrication experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
• Experience fitting large weldments or heavy steel plate assemblies.
• FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) experience required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in a fabrication shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and assemble heavy steel plate components and large weldments using blueprints, shop drawings, and layout specifications.
• Read engineering drawings, bills of material, and work orders to determine fit‑up sequence and requirements.
• Lay out, measure, and mark materials, accounting for thickness, shrinkage, and fabrication tolerances.
• Move and position large components using overhead cranes, hoists, and shop equipment.
• Fit parts using clamps, jacks, wedges, pins, and other fabrication tools.
• Verify fit‑up and dimensions using tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools.
• Tack weld assemblies to secure parts prior to final welding.
• Perform FCAW welding during fit‑up and fabrication as needed.
• Straighten and adjust heavy components using torches, presses, and fabrication methods.
• Build simple fixtures or aids to support accurate fit‑up when required.
• Work with supervisors and team members to maintain production flow and quality.

Skills

Heavy plate fitting

Blueprint reading

Welding FCAW

Heavy fabrication

Overhead crane

Forklift

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Signal Metal Industries in Irving, TX is seeking experienced Heavy Plate Fitters/Fabricators to lay out, fit, and assemble large welded steel components using blueprints and shop drawings. This is a day shift (Mon-Thu 4x10s) with overtime on Fridays.

Role emphasizes heavy plate fitting, layout, and FCAW tack welding in a heavy fabrication environment. This is primarily a fitting position; welding duties are limited to when needed.