Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder

Zohorecruit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit-based fabrication shop is seeking experienced Structural Steel Fabricators / Welders to join its shop team. The role involves reading drawings, laying out and fitting components, and producing accurate weldments in a production environment.

You will complete MIG, FCAW, and stick welds, fabricate beams, columns, stairs and rails, and maintain safety and quality standards while meeting project deadlines. Strong layout and welding skills, reliability, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to read shop drawings and perform fabrication with limited supervision.
• Strong fitting, layout, and welding skills.
• Safety-conscious and dependable in a fabricating team.
• Be able to work in a production shop environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel components such as beams, columns, channels, angles, plates.
• Build miscellaneous steel items including stairs, rails, frames.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, fabrication details, and weld symbols.
• Perform layout, measuring, fitting, tacking, and welding of steel assemblies.
• Complete MIG, FCAW, and stick welding as required by the project.

Skills

Read drawings

Layout & fit-up

MIG welding

FCAW welding

Quality & safety

Job description

Detroit, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

Our client, an established structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication company, is seeking experienced Structural Steel Fabricators / Welders to join its shop team.

This opportunity is best suited for fabricators who are comfortable working independently from drawings, laying out and fitting their own work, and producing accurate, high-quality steel assemblies in a production shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel components such as beams, columns, channels, angles, plates, and related assemblies.
• Build miscellaneous steel products including stairs, handrails, ladders, frames, supports, and custom fabricated items.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, fabrication details, and weld symbols.
• Perform layout, measuring, fitting, tacking, and welding of steel assemblies.
• Complete MIG, FCAW, and stick welding as required by the project.
• Cut, drill, grind, cope, and prepare material for fit-up and final fabrication.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and completed assemblies against drawings and specifications.
• Safely operate common fabrication equipment, shop tools, and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and productivity while meeting established shop standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Requirements

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication is required.
• Strong fitting, layout, and welding skills.
• Ability to read shop drawings and complete fabrication work with limited supervision.
• Solid understanding of measurements, dimensions, weld symbols, and steel fabrication practices.
• Experience with beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals is strongly preferred.
• Welding certifications are a plus but are not required for every candidate.
• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a fabrication team.