Structural Fitter - 2nd Shift

Riggins Company; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential pay

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

Riggins Company in Hampton, VA, seeks a full-time structural fitter/fabricator to join our growing team. We design and fabricate major structural components supporting the US Navy. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out materials with precision tools, and welding prep.

Candidate should read technical drawings, have a solid grasp of fabrication techniques, and be able to work with heavy materials. Night shift differential pay and monthly bonuses are available.

Qualifications

• Read technical drawings and weld symbols.
• Strong understanding of structural fabrication and layout techniques.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of metal properties and tolerances.
• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Basic math and geometry skills.
• Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Lay out and measure materials using precision tools.
• Cut, shape, and fit metal components using hand tools and power equipment.
• Align and position structural parts prior to welding or bolting.
• Tack weld components when required (depending on certification).
• Inspect fit-up to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate grinders, torches, and hoists.
• Follow safety standards (OSHA) and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with welders, engineers, and supervisors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Structural fabrication

Measuring tools

Metal properties & tolerances

Physical strength

Math & geometry

Welding experience

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Hoists

Job description

Riggins Company, located in Hampton, VA, is seeking a full-time structural fitter/fabricator to join our growing and exciting team. We are a custom steel fabricator specializing in the design and fabrication of major structural components supporting the US Navy. The successful candidate must be able to read blueprints and be responsible for assembling, fitting, and aligning metal components to build structures such as frames, platforms, piping supports, and heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Lay out and measure materials using precision tools (tape measures, squares, levels)
• Cut, shape, and fit metal components using hand tools and power equipment
• Align and position structural parts prior to welding or bolting
• Tack weld components when required (depending on certification)
• Inspect fit-up to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances
• Operate equipment such as grinders, torches, and hoists
• Follow safety standards (OSHA) and company procedures
• Work collaboratively with welders, engineers, and supervisors

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and weld symbols
• Strong understanding of structural fabrication and layout techniques
• Proficiency with measuring tools and fabrication equipment
• Knowledge of metal properties and tolerances
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions
• Basic math and geometry skills
• Welding experience (preferred but not always required)

Night shift differential pay available, monthly bonuses offered.