Structural Steel Fitter & Fabricator

Red Dot Corp; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Career advancement

Complex steel buildings

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas is seeking an experienced fitter to turn shop drawings into accurate steel assemblies. You will measure, lay out, cut, position, and fit structural steel components per detailed drawings, ensuring precise fit-ups for jobsite installation.

The role requires reading shop drawings, fabricating built-up steel components, and safe operation of lifting devices. Experience with welding, cutting torches, grinders, and basic trig is preferred; five years is ideal.

Qualifications

• Structural steel fitting or fabrication experience; five years is preferred.
• Confidence reading shop drawings and fabrication prints.
• Experience fitting beams, plates, angles, or built-up steel components.
• Strong tape-measure, layout, and basic math skills.
• Welding, cutting-torch, and grinder experience.
• Ability to calculate angles and cuts using basic trigonometry.
• Overhead-crane experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with weld symbols or Welding Procedure Specifications is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• A safety-first mindset and dependable attendance.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings.
• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble built-up steel components.
• Position and align beams, plates, angles, and other materials.
• Make accurate cuts using cutting torches and grinders.
• Tack and weld components according to project specifications.
• Use tape measures, squares, and basic trigonometry to calculate dimensions and angles.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications and established quality standards.
• Inspect your work for proper dimensions, alignment, and fit.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
• Identify and communicate drawing, material, or measurement concerns.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Steel fitting

Shop drawings

Layout

Measurement

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Tools

Cutting torch

Grinder

Tape measure

Overhead crane

Job description

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas is seeking an experienced fitter to turn shop drawings into accurate steel assemblies. You will measure, lay out, cut, position, and fit structural steel components per detailed drawings, ensuring precise fit-ups for jobsite installation.

The role requires reading shop drawings, fabricating built-up steel components, and safe operation of lifting devices. Experience with welding, cutting torches, grinders, and basic trig is preferred; five years is ideal.