Structural Steel Fitter $22 $24/Hour

TradeWorX; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Dental and vision options

401K option

Company-paid group life insurance

Paid holidays after eligibility

PTO earned by hours worked

Job summary

TradeWorX is hiring Structural Steel Fitters for full-time, first-shift opportunities in Uniontown, PA. The role involves laying out, fitting, and assembling structural steel components for bridge and heavy fabrication projects. Training will support required bridge fabrication qualifications.

Salary is $22–$24 per hour with guaranteed overtime of 10 hours per week. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience reading fabrication drawings and shop instructions.
• Experience with layout, fit-up, and assembly of structural steel.
• Willingness to complete company training and qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, sketches, and shop instructions.
• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components including beams, plates, angles, columns, and bracing.
• Assist with the fitting and assembly of bridge components, girders, and other structural fabrications.
• Measure, align, position, and prepare steel components for welding.
• Use hand torches and cutting equipment to cut and prepare steel as required.
• Perform tack welding as qualified and follow established fabrication, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

Layout and fit-up

Assemble structural steel

Tack welding

Safety-conscious

Tools

Hand torches

Cutting equipment

7018 SMAW experience

Job description

Job Title & Salary

Structural Steel Fitter —$22–$24/Hour Location: Uniontown, PA TradeWorX is hiring Structural Steel Fitters for full-time, first-shift opportunities in Uniontown, PA. This position involves laying out, fitting, and assembling structural steel components for bridge and heavy fabrication projects. Candidates should have experience reading fabrication drawings, working with structural steel, and preparing components for welding. Company-provided training will support required bridge fabrication qualifications.

Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX)

• Health coverage options
• Dental and vision options
• 401K option
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Paid holidays after eligibility requirements
• PTO earned by hours worked

Pay & Overtime

Pay: $22–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Guaranteed Overtime: 10 hours per week

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6: 00 AM–4: 30 PM Full-time, first-shift opportunity

Job Duties

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, sketches, and shop instructions.
• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components including beams, plates, angles, columns, and bracing.
• Assist with the fitting and assembly of bridge components, girders, and other structural fabrications.
• Measure, align, position, and prepare steel components for welding.
• Use hand torches and cutting equipment to cut and prepare steel as required.
• Perform tack welding as qualified and follow established fabrication, quality, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous structural steel fitting, fabrication, or related industrial experience.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and accurately measure steel components.
• Experience with layout, fit-up, alignment, and assembly of structural steel.
• Familiarity with cutting equipment and tack welding;7018 SMAW experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to complete required company training and qualification testing.
• Ability to work the scheduled shift and required overtime.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Ideal Candidate

• Has hands-on experience with structural steel layout and fit-up.
• Understands the importance of accurate measurements, alignment, and quality workmanship.
• Is comfortable working in a heavy fabrication shop.
• Is dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to develop bridge fabrication skills.