Structural Steel Fitter

100Hires, Inc.; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is hiring structural steel fitters for a manufacturing facility in Virginia. The role focuses on fitting and preparing structural steel components for welders, with some MIG welding as needed.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out material, fitting and tack-welding to prepare for production welding, and maintaining strict quality control to ensure perfect fits.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints to properly fit and assemble components.
• Read a tape measure and read decimals accurately.
• Pass required welding tests and demonstrate basic MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and lay out material per specifications.
• Measure, mark, and fit components for production welders.
• Tack weld parts in place and verify geometry.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measurement

Decimals interpretation

Fit structural steel

MIG welding (light)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are hiring Structural Steel Fitters for a manufacturing facility in La Crosse, Virginia. This position is primarily focused on fitting and preparing structural steel components for welders, with some MIG welding as needed.Day 1 Expectations / Must HavesCandidates must be able to:Pass a 3/8\" Flat Weld TestPass a Vertical Tack TestPass a Single-Bead Vertical TestRead and interpret blueprintsAccurately read a tape measureUnderstand and work with decimalsHave previous experience fitting structural steel, including:- BeamsJoistsWebbingConnection platesStiffenersSupporting bracketsOther structural steel componentsDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints to properly fit and assemble structural steelMeasure and lay out material according to blueprint specificationsFit components into position and tack weld them in place for production weldersUse fitting clips and other tools to accurately position componentsBuild up beams using webbing, connection plates, two flanges, and other structural componentsVerify measurements and decimals to ensure components are fitted correctly before weldingMaintain a strong focus on quality and accuracy, as the fitter's work directly sets the welder up for successPerform primarily fitting rather than weldingWhen welding is required, use .045 MIG wire at 24–30 amps and 400–500 wire speedWelding performed in this role will primarily be flat weldingBenefits & PerksProduction Bonuses401(k)Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceStrong Job Stability – Company has never had a company-wide layoffLong-term career opportunity with a stable manufacturing operation