Pipe Cutter

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable work environment

Growth opportunities in fabrication

Job summary

Steel Cutter / Fabrication Cutter in Northeast San Antonio is hiring to support fabrication operations by accurately measuring, marking, cutting, and preparing steel according to shop drawings and customer specs. This hands-on role contributes to quality and on-time production.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, welding, or industrial environments who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in quality craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, welding, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measuring tools accurately.
• Basic understanding of fabrication drawings and material specifications.
• Ability to safely operate metal cutting equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and cut steel pipe, tubing, plate, and structural steel according to blueprints, work orders, and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, measurements, and production specifications to ensure accurate material preparation.
• Operate metal cutting equipment, including band saws, cold saws, chop saws, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel cutting torches.
• Verify dimensions, maintain tight tolerances, and ensure quality standards throughout the cutting process.
• Load, unload, move, and organize steel materials while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Measuring tools

Steel fabrication

Safety

Industrial experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Band saw

Cold saw

Chop saw

Plasma cutter

Oxy-fuel cutter

Job description

Steel Cutter / Fabrication Cutter

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Northeast San Antonio

Job Type: Full-Time

Join a Growing Steel Fabrication Team

Our client is seeking a dependable Steel Cutter / Fabrication Cutter to support fabrication operations by accurately measuring, marking, cutting, and preparing steel materials for production. This position plays a critical role in ensuring steel components are prepared according to shop drawings, customer specifications, and production schedules.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, welding, or industrial environments who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in quality craftsmanship.

Pay & Schedule

• $18-$19 per hour
• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Full-time opportunity
• Stable work environment
• Opportunity to grow within a fabrication operation

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and cut steel pipe, tubing, plate, and structural steel according to blueprints, work orders, and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, measurements, and production specifications to ensure accurate material preparation.
• Operate metal cutting equipment, including band saws, cold saws, chop saws, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel cutting torches.
• Verify dimensions, maintain tight tolerances, and ensure quality standards throughout the cutting process.
• Load, unload, move, and organize steel materials while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a steel fabrication, manufacturing, welding, or industrial environment
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measuring tools accurately
• Basic understanding of fabrication drawings and material specifications
• Ability to safely operate metal cutting equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cutting structural steel and pipe
• Forklift experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Familiarity with grooving, threading, and pipe fabrication processes
• Knowledge of fabrication shop workflow and steel material handling

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Regular lifting, carrying, and moving of steel materials
• Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, sparks, and varying temperatures
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe boots, and welding/cutting protective gear

Work Environment

• Indoor steel fabrication shop
• Fast-paced production environment
• Work closely with welders, fabricators, machine operators, and production supervisors
• Support custom steel and pipe fabrication projects that serve a variety of customer needs

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