Position Title: Structural Assembler
Wage: $20.00-$21.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5:30am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday
Location: Houston, TX
QPS Employment Group is hiring a Structural Assembler for a company in Houston, TX. This is an opportunity for hire role on 1st shift.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and job specifications to determine assembly requirements.
- Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural components according to drawings and specifications
- Assemble structural frames, bases, platforms, supports, and other components used in custom equipment and electrical systems
- Work with structural steel materials, including C-channel, I-beam, angle iron, plate, and other fabricated components
- Use hand tools and power tools such such as drills, impact drivers, grinders, measuring tools, and torque tools
- Drill, bolt, fasten, and secure structural components according to engineering and production requirements
- Verify dimensions, alignment, fit, and overall quality of completed assemblies
- Identify material, drawing, or assembly issues and communicate them to the Lead or Supervisor
- Follow production drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and established manufacturing procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Assist with material handling and positioning of structural components as required
- Work cooperatively with Structural Assemblers, Welders, Fitters, Electrical Assemblers, Leads, and Supervisors to complete projects
- Meet established production schedules while maintaining quality standards
- Inspect completed work for accuracy and report any defects or discrepancies
- Properly care for and maintain tools and equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor
Requirements
- Previous experience in structural assembly, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, or a related hands‑on trade preferred
- Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, drawings, measurements, and work instructions
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
- Ability to use measuring tools such as a tape measure, square, level, and other basic layout tools
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required
- Ability to pass required physical, drug, and background checks
- Ability to physically push, pull, lift, and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more
- Ability to stand, walk, bend stoop, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods
- Alignment with company’s core values required
- 1+ years of experience in structural assembly, steel fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or related field
- Experience assembling structural steel or industrial equipment
- Experience working from industrial or fabrication drawings
- Experience using power tools, impact drivers, grinders, drills, and other shop equipment
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience with electrical equipment, switchgear, electrical enclosures, or packaged equipment is a plus
- Welding or fitting experience is a plus
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