Structural Fitter

Galvan Industries, Inc; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities within fab

Job summary

Galvan Industries is seeking a dependable Fitter to join our steel fabrication team. The role involves laying out, fitting, aligning, and preparing structural steel components for welding and final fabrication in a fast-paced heavy industrial shop.

You will read fabrication drawings and weld symbols, verify tolerances, and work closely with welders and shop leadership to keep production moving while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience.
• Reads and interprets fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Uses tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools accurately.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and shop prints.
• Lay out, measure, and fit structural steel components according to specifications.
• Assemble and tack weld parts for final welding operations.
• Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and tolerances before weld-out.
• Maintain workflow to support production schedules and minimize delays.
• Coordinate with welders and shop personnel to ensure efficient job flow.

Skills

Read drawings

Layout & fit-up

Measuring tools

Dimensional accuracy

Shop safety

Overhead crane

Welding prep

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Levels

Layout tools

Grinders

Job description

• Location 7315 GALVAN WAY,Harrisburg, NC, 28075-4300,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Galvan Industries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Fitter to join our steel fabrication team. This position plays a critical role in preparing and assembling structural steel components for welding and final fabrication.

The ideal candidate understands fabrication workflow, can read prints accurately, maintains high quality standards, and takes pride in building work correctly the first time.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced heavy industrial environment where safety, accuracy, and productivity matter.

Position Summary

The Fitter is responsible for laying out, fitting, aligning, and preparing structural steel components according to fabrication drawings and specifications. This role works closely with welders, operators, and shop leadership to ensure jobs move efficiently through production while maintaining quality and dimensional accuracy.

Fitters are expected to work independently, maintain organized work areas, and contribute to a disciplined, production-focused shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Fit-Up

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and shop prints
• Lay out, measure, and fit structural steel components according to specifications
• Assemble and tack weld parts for final welding operations
• Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and tolerances before weld-out
• Use measuring tools, levels, squares, and layout equipment accurately

Production Support

• Maintain workflow to support production schedules and minimize delays
• Coordinate with welders and shop personnel to ensure efficient job flow
• Identify fit-up issues, material discrepancies, or drawing concerns before production delays occur
• Assist with material handling, staging, and organization of work areas

Quality & Accuracy

• Ensure all assemblies meet print specifications and company quality standards
• Perform visual inspections of fit-up and material condition prior to welding
• Maintain attention to detail to reduce rework and fabrication errors
• Follow approved fabrication procedures and shop standards

Safety & Shop Discipline

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping expectations
• Operate safely around overhead cranes, forklifts, welding operations, and fabrication equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns immediately

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
• Experience using tape measures, squares, levels, and layout tools accurately
• Strong understanding of fit-up tolerances and dimensional accuracy
• Ability to safely use grinders, torches, and basic fabrication equipment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a production-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a structural steel or heavy industrial fabrication shop
• Tack welding experience (MIG/FCAW preferred)
• Overhead crane and forklift experience
• Familiarity with AWS fabrication standards
• Experience working in an AISC-certified environment

Summary

This role works in a heavy industrial fabrication shop with exposure to:

• Moving machinery
• Heat, sparks, fumes, and airborne particles
• Outdoor and non-climate-controlled conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and working around large steel assemblies.

• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities within fabrication operations

Additional Information

• Is this a new position or backfill? New Position