Steel Shop fabricator structural and Misc. Metals

The Steel Erection Company; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural fabrication company in California is seeking an experienced Shop Welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will read blueprints, measure, fit, and fabricate various steel components including columns, stairs, and railings. Proficiency with Miller welding equipment and the ability to safely operate a forklift are essential. The position requires maintaining accuracy and quality standards while adhering to safety protocols in the shop environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to fit structural components independently.
• Experience welding structural steel (stairs, beams, columns, railing).
• Knowledge of shop safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints and shop drawings.
• Measure, fit, weld, and cut steel components with precision.
• Fabricate structural steel columns and beams, stairs, and railing systems.
• Safely operate a forklift to move steel materials.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring and layout skills

Welding structural steel

Operating Miller welding machines

Safely operating a forklift

Jigging, layout, cutting

Tools

Miller welding equipment

Band saws

Ironworker/punch machine

Job description

Shop Welder - Structural Steel Fabrication

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Shop Welder to join our structural steel fabrication team. This role requires proficiency in reading blueprints, measuring and fitting structural components, and fabricating steel assemblies including stairs, pipe railing, columns, and beams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, accurate, and confident working with Miller welding equipment and industrial gases.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints and shop drawings
• Measure, fit, weld, and cut steel components with precision
• Fabricate:
  • Structural steel columns and beams
  • Steel stairs and landings
  • Pipe and tube railing systems
• Operate Miller welding equipment (MIG, Flux Core, Stick as required)
• Work safely and effectively with industrial welding gases
• Accurately lay out and jig materials for fabrication
• Operate shop equipment including:
  • Band saws
  • Ironworker/punch machine (hole punching)
  • Grinders and cutting tools
• Safely operate a forklift to move steel materials and assemblies within the shop
• Maintain quality standards and dimensional accuracy
• Ensure welds meet structural and safety requirements
• Keep work area organized and comply with shop safety protocols

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Strong measuring and layout skills
• Ability to fit structural components independently
• Experience welding structural steel (stairs, beams, columns, railing)
• Familiarity with welding gases and proper regulator setup
• Experience operating Miller welding machines
• Skilled in jigging, layout, cutting, and hole punching
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances and fabricate accurately
• Knowledge of shop safety standards
• Must be punctual, reliable and proficient in fabrication of steel and misc. metals

A completed background check is required to start working.