Structural Steel Fitter – Layout & Fabrication

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter for a fabrication shop in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on steel layout, fit-up, alignment, and assembly while maintaining precise dimensions and quality standards.

You will read blueprints, prepare materials, and set up equipment including a track torch to ensure accurate assembly. This position offers full-time hours with shift flexibility and opportunities for certification-based advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel fitting, layout, or fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
• Ability to set up and operate a track torch.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with others.
• Commitment to following required safety procedures.
• AWS or other welding certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Perform structural steel layout, fitting, alignment, and assembly.
• Measure, mark, and prepare steel materials for fabrication.
• Position and secure components for proper fit-up and assembly.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including a track torch.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit-up, and component placement during fabrication.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with supervisors and shop personnel to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow required shop safety procedures and production practices.

Skills

Structural steel fitting

Layout & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Track torch operation

Welding processes

Quality workmanship

Safety procedures

Teamwork

AWS welding certifications

Tools

Track torch

Job description

Structural Steel Fitter – Layout & Fabrication

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay: Up to $28.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift

Position Overview

Hiring an experienced Structural Steel Fitter for a fabrication shop environment. This role involves steel layout, material preparation, fit-up, alignment, and assembly while maintaining accurate dimensions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Perform structural steel layout, fitting, alignment, and assembly.
• Measure, mark, and prepare steel materials for fabrication.
• Position and secure components for proper fit-up and assembly.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including a track torch.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit-up, and component placement during fabrication.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with supervisors and shop personnel to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow required shop safety procedures and production practices.

Requirements

• Experience in structural steel fitting, layout, or fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hands‑on experience fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
• Ability to set up and operate a track torch.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with others.
• Commitment to following required safety procedures.
• AWS or other welding certifications are a plus.