Structural Steel Fabricator (Fitter)* (All Shifts)

SC Steel; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Structural Fabricator to join their team. This role involves fabricating and assembling materials for various finished assemblies while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using hand and power tools, interpret structural drawings, and apply mathematical concepts in their work. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected company with a commitment to safety and quality, where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the projects you undertake.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural fabrication and ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in operating various hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble materials per detail drawings safely and efficiently.
• Prepare materials for welding and ensure all pieces fit properly.

Skills

Structural Fabrication

Mathematical Concepts

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting Torch

Hand Grinder

Drills

Tape Measures

Combination Square

Adjustable Crescent Wrench

Job description

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with experience in Structural Fabrication

About the Company

SC Steel, LLC was established January 2, 2018, as a subsidiary of FabSouth and acquired the assets of SMI-Owen Steel Company, Inc. on April 1, 2018. SMI-Owen Steel Company had owned the business since 1994 when they acquired it from South Carolina Steel Company. The Upstate South Carolina facility has been in operation at this location since 1952.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Fabricator. This team member will fabricate and assemble material for most types of finished assemblies per detail drawings, in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining high quality. Performs at a highly proficient and independent level in order to achieve the set goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Ability to operate a cutting torch, hand grinder, drills, and other hand and power tools.
2. Layout structural steel according to the drawing using information such as work points, linear dimensions, angular dimensions, and three-dimensional conceptualization.
3. Prepare materials for fitting and welding, including beveling edges of steel for full penetration welds.
4. Cut, drill, grind, bevel, and otherwise modify materials to conform to specifications and dimensions provided on fabrication drawings.
5. Order the tasks required appropriately in order to ensure that all welds are accessible, and all pieces fit properly.
6. Create templates, fixtures, and jigs in order to safely and accurately assemble the pieces into the finished product.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret Structural fabrication drawings.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Use of judgement to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequences of set-ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
• Agrees with and subscribes to and displays a commitment to SC Steel's Core values.

General Tools Required

• Tape Measures – 12ft-30ft, 50ft, 100ft
• Combination Square, speed square, framing square, bevel square
• Vise grip finger clamps
• Adjustable crescent wrench
• Center punch and hammer
• Screwdriver set
• Allen pack wrenches
• Wire snips and pliers
• Magnetic level (6”)
• Small magnets to hold tape measure
• Chalk line, roll of string

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Expectations

Safety – Our basic philosophy is to not take chances – “No amount of personal risk is worth any amount of production.”

Quality – Focus on identifying root causes of malfunctions/breakages and put in place repairs that will eliminate recurrence.

Communication – Interface with supervisors and plant management to identify issues and report on successful completion of tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SC Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.