Structural Fitter - Precision Heavy Fabrication | Weekly Pay

PrideStaff, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Weekly pay via Direct Deposit or Pay卡

Dedicated local recruitment team

Job summary

PrideStaff, Inc. is seeking a skilled Structural Fitter to join their production team in the DFW area. The role focuses on laying out, positioning, and aligning heavy structural components per engineering drawings and weld symbols, in a fast-paced shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of structural fitting or heavy fabrication experience, with proficiency in blueprint reading, layouts, and tack welding. OSHA safety and PPE guidelines are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Mid-level role requiring 2–5 years of structural fitting or heavy metal fabrication experience.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, layouts, and structural welding/fabrication concepts.
• Experience with tack welding (Flux-Core/FCAW or Metal-Core) and the safe operation of material handling equipment like jib/overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Strong shop math to calculate angles, dimensions, and structural allowances accurately.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training in welding and fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and fit together fabricated structural steel components and multi-component assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and accurately interpret complex industrial blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work orders to plan the sequence of assembly.
• Securely tack-weld, clamp, grind, or bolt components together to maintain perfect configurations and alignments before final welding.
• Utilize overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and rigging equipment to safely move, flip, and manipulate large, heavy steel structures throughout the shop.
• Conduct precise quality control measurements using templates, straightedges, and fillet gauges to ensure all fit-ups strictly conform to design tolerances.
• Examine workpieces for defects, straightness, and alignment issues, making necessary corrections and grinding adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and strictly adhere to all company safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and proper PPE standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric layouts

Structural welding

Shop math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Vocational welding training

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Jib cranes

Job description

PrideStaff, Inc. is seeking a skilled Structural Fitter to join their production team in the DFW area. The role focuses on laying out, positioning, and aligning heavy structural components per engineering drawings and weld symbols, in a fast-paced shop environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of structural fitting or heavy fabrication experience, with proficiency in blueprint reading, layouts, and tack welding. OSHA safety and PPE guidelines are emphasized.