Structural Steel Fitter / Tack Welder

L&D Steel USA; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Overtime opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

L&D Steel in Largo, FL is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter/Tack Welder to join our fabrication shop. You will read shop drawings, lay out and tack weld structural members, and weld with FCAW/MIG processes to exact tolerances.

The ideal candidate can read blueprints, measure precisely, and work independently or with a team, maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience fitting and welding structural steel.
• Ability to read and understand structural steel shop drawings.
• Ability to accurately measure and lay out steel using a tape measure, square, levels, etc.
• Ability to understand weld symbols and basic fabrication details.
• Experience with FCAW/MIG welding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, and weld symbols.
• Layout, fit and tack structural steel components.
• Accurately measure and assemble steel members using drawings and dimensions.
• Perform FCAW/MIG tack welding and other welding processes as required.
• Tack weld structural steel in various positions and configurations.
• Use hand tools, grinders, impact guns, torches, and other fabrication equipment.
• Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and fit-up before and after welding.
• Work with cranes, forklifts, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify fabrication issues or discrepancies and communicate them to the foreman or management.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality and following company procedures.
• Follow all company safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Skills

Read shop drawings

Layout & tack fit

FCAW/MIG welding

Quality and fit accuracy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Tape measure

Job description

Structural Steel Fitter /Tack Welder L&D Steel

Structural Steel Fitter /Tack Welder L&D Steel is looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fitter / Tack Welder to join our fabrication shop. We are a structural steel fabricator looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can read shop drawings, and has the ability to fit structural steel accurately and efficiently.This is a hands-on shop position working primarily with structural steel beams, columns, joists, angles, channels, plates, stairs, ladders, miscellaneous metals, and other fabricated steel components.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, and weld symbols.
• Layout, fit and tack structural steel components.
• Accurately measure and assemble steel members using drawings and dimensions.
• Perform FCAW/MIG tack welding and other welding processes as required.
• Tack weld structural steel in various positions and configurations.
• Use hand tools, grinders, impact guns, torches, and other fabrication equipment.
• Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and fit-up before and after welding.
• Work with cranes, forklifts, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify fabrication issues or discrepancies and communicate them to the foreman or management.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality and following company procedures.
• Follow all company safety requirements and OSHA standards.

QualificationsRequired:

• Previous experience fitting and welding structural steel.
• Ability to read and understand structural steel shop drawings.
• Ability to accurately measure and lay out steel using a tape measure, square, levels, etc.
• Ability to understand weld symbols and basic fabrication details.
• Experience with FCAW/MIG welding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Experience fitting beams, columns, joists, stairs, ladders, and miscellaneous metals.
• Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• AWS welding qualifications are a plus.
• Experience working in an AISC-certified structural steel fabrication shop is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a fabricator—not just someone who can weld.The ideal candidate can take a set of drawings, understand what needs to be built, properly lay out and fit the steel, tack weld it correctly, and produce a quality finished product with minimal supervision.Someone who can recognize when something doesn't look right, ask questions before making a mistake, and take ownership of their work will be a strong fit for our shop.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle steel and fabrication materials.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around welding operations, steel fabrication equipment, cranes, and other shop equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including welding hood, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

CompensationPay: $____ – $____ per hour

based on experience and skill level.

Benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

ScheduleMonday – Friday: __6:30__ AM – __3pm__ PM

Overtime may be available based on workload and project schedules.

About L&D Steel

L&D Steel is a structural steel fabrication company focused on producing quality steel products while maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable fabrication operations. We take pride in our work and are looking for dependable people who want to be part of a strong fabrication team.