Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator | Blueprint‑Driven Welds

Cannonball Recruiting LLC

14 days+

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Fitter/Fabricator (Structural Steel)

Pay

$24-28/hr (depending on weld test results)

Shifts

Description

Cannonball Recruiting is seeking skilled Fitter/Fabricators for a steel fabrication, machining shop in Irving, TX that manufactures large steel products for clients across the United States.
The Fitter will position, align and fit parts according to specifications; fabricates heavy steel components by reading shop drawings, routers, and bills of material; performing welding operations using a variety of MIG welding equipment; verifies welding results; documents actions; maintains a safe work environment; keeps equipment operating smoothly; accomplishes manufacturing and organization mission.

Qualifications

3 to 5 years in Steel Fabrication working as Fabricator/Fitter
Ability to read and understand Blueprints
Fabrication experience working off Blueprints
Welding knowledge, including MIG, Flux Core, TIG, and Stick welding; including working with thick steel plates
Ability to work with power tools/hand tools
Understanding of crane operation
Ability to read a tape measure and conduct basic math

Job Duties

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
Tack-weld fitted parts together.
Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed in order to ensure that specifications are met.
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, and/or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
Move parts into position, manually or by using forklifts, hoists and/or cranes.
Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
Assist in straightening warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by providing information by telephone, in written form, email, or in
Prioritizing time by multitasking and shifting back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information
Capable of lifting at least 50+ pounds
Perform other duties as assigned.