Precision Structural Fitter & Fabricator - Day Shift

Red Dot Corp; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on your

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Paid time off

Career growth and advancement

Work on complex, custom-engineered钢铁建筑

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, TX seeks an experienced fitter to convert shop drawings into accurately built steel assemblies. You will measure, lay out, cut, position, and fit structural steel components with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, assembling built-up steel parts, and aligning beams, plates, and angles. Proficiency with cutting torches, grinders, and welding is required; five years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Structural steel fitting or fabrication experience; five years preferred.
• Confident reading shop drawings and fabrication prints.
• Experience fitting beams, plates, angles, or built-up steel components.
• Strong tape-measure, layout, and basic math skills.
• Welding, cutting-torch, and grinder experience.
• Ability to calculate angles and cuts using basic trigonometry.
• Overhead-crane experience preferred.
• Familiarity with weld symbols or Welding Procedure Specifications is a plus.
• Strong attention to details and pride in producing quality work.
• Safety-first mindset and dependable attendance.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings.
• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble built-up steel components.
• Position and align beams, plates, angles, and other materials.
• Make accurate cuts using cutting torches and grinders.
• Tack and weld components according to project specifications.
• Use tape measures, squares, and basic trigonometry to calculate dimensions and angles.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications and established quality standards.
• Inspect your work for proper dimensions, alignment, and fit.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
• Identify and communicate drawing, material, or measurement concerns.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Shop drawings literacy

Structural fitting

Beams/plates/angles

Tape measure

Welding

Trigonometry

Overhead crane

Weld symbols

Safety mindset

Team communication

Tools

Cutting torch

Grinder

Overhead crane

Job description

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, TX seeks an experienced fitter to convert shop drawings into accurately built steel assemblies. You will measure, lay out, cut, position, and fit structural steel components with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, assembling built-up steel parts, and aligning beams, plates, and angles. Proficiency with cutting torches, grinders, and welding is required; five years of experience preferred.