Structural Fitter/Fabricators - 1st Shift

Met-Con, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MET-CON, Inc. is seeking experienced Structural Fitter/Fabricators in Florida to join our team. The role entails reading steel blueprints, fitting and tack-welding components, and fabricating assemblies with MIG or FCAW processes in a busy shop.

The candidate will use precision measuring tools, operate shop equipment, and maintain strict quality and safety standards. Overtime may be required based on production demands.

Qualifications

• Experience fitting and assembling structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints and shop drawings.
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools (tape measures, squares, levels).
• Experience with tack welding and preparing assemblies for final welding.
• Familiarity with AWS welding symbols and structural fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Fit, align, assemble, and tack-weld structural steel components to project specs.
• Fabricate assemblies including beams, columns, braces, frames, and miscellaneous parts.
• Measure, mark, cut, grind, and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Operate grinders, torches, saws, and other shop tools.
• Perform layout and fitting to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Coordinate with welders and supervisors to maintain production schedules.
• Inspect finished assemblies for accuracy and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fit-up and assembly

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Tools

Tape measures

Squares & levels

Grinders

Cutting torches

Overhead cranes

MIG/FCAW welding

Job description

MET-CON is seeking experienced Structural Fitter/Fabricators to join our team!

• Pay: $25.00–$$27.00 per hour (hourly rate will be based on experience)
• Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (overtime is required as needed)

Job Summary

This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency with fabrication tools and equipment, and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality structural steel assemblies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Consideration Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Structural Steel Fitter, Fabricator, or in a similar industrial fabrication role.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience fitting and assembling structural steel components.
• Proficiency using tape measures, squares, levels, and other precision measuring tools.
• Experience with tack welding and preparing structural steel assemblies for final welding.
• Working knowledge of structural steel shapes, materials, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to operate common fabrication tools and equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.
• Willingness to work overtime based on production demands.
• Experience with commercial or industrial structural steel fabrication.
• Familiarity with American Welding Society (AWS) welding symbols.
• Experience working with wide-flange beams, channels, angles, tubing, and structural plate.
• Proficiency in MIG (GMAW) or Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for tack welding and fabrication.
• Experience using overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication quality standards and inspection procedures.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Fit, align, assemble, and tack-weld structural steel components according to project specifications.
• Fabricate structural steel assemblies, including beams, columns, braces, frames, and miscellaneous steel components.
• Measure, mark, cut, grind, and prepare materials for fabrication and assembly.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including grinders, cutting torches, saws, and other shop tools.
• Perform accurate layout and fitting of structural steel components using measuring instruments and fabrication tools.
• Verify dimensions, angles, alignment, and tolerances to ensure compliance with fabrication drawings.
• Identify and correct fit-up issues before final welding.
• Coordinate with welders, supervisors, and other fabrication personnel to maintain production schedules.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Perform additional fabrication duties and work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and maneuver materials and tools as required, with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
• Comfortable working in an industrial fabrication shop environment.
• Ability to safely use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Met-Con, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Met-Con, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.