Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter

Qualdoc; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Arlington, TN is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator/Fitter to prepare, fit, and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. The role requires hands-on experience with structural steel, blueprint interpretation, material layout, and fabrication equipment.

You will measure, cut, fit, and weld as needed, operate ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, torches, and plasma cutters, and work safely to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience with steel layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
• Overhead crane operation and rigging experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal parts.
• Perform structural layout and prepare materials for welding and final assembly.
• Operate shop equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.
• Tack weld and prepare steel assemblies for final welding.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling tools.
• Check measurements, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure components meet specifications.
• Follow production schedules and complete fabrication work within required deadlines.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Measurement and layout

Fabrication techniques

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Independence

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Ironworkers

Magnetic drills

Band saws

Grinders

Oxy-fuel torches

Plasma cutters

Overhead cranes

Job description

Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter

Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift and 2nd Shift Available | Some Saturdays Required
Starting Pay: $21.00/hour; higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator/Fitter to prepare, fit, and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position requires hands-on experience with structural steel, blueprint interpretation, material layout, and fabrication equipment.

The ideal candidate can accurately measure, cut, and assemble steel materials while following safety and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications.

• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal parts.

• Perform structural layout and prepare materials for welding and final assembly.

• Operate shop equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.

• Tack weld and prepare steel assemblies for final welding.

• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling tools.

• Check measurements, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure components meet specifications.

• Follow production schedules and complete fabrication work within required deadlines.

• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.

• Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.

• Experience with steel layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly.

• Familiarity with fabrication equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.

• Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods.

• Overhead crane operation and rigging experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Welding Experience

• Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in structural steel fabrication.

• Ability to produce clean, quality FCAW welds on structural steel.

• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW.

Work Schedule: First shift, with occasional Saturday work required.