Structural Steel Fitter & Welder — Flexible Schedule

Steel Service Corporation; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Service Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a qualified welder to fit structural and miscellaneous steel. The role requires reading blueprints, using bevels, squares, grinders, and operating overhead cranes to complete welds safely and efficiently.

Candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, plan layouts, and work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys. The position emphasizes safe practices and collaboration with a shop team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience with welding in flat, vertical, or overhead positions is preferred.
• Operate safety equipment and follow safe work habits.
• Ability to prepare and fit parts using measurements and templates.
• Use grinders, torches, magnets and clamps safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment to weld components in various positions.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout and welding operations.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to welding.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and conformance to specs.
• Set up torches, tips, and filler materials according to welding chart specs.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Layout & measurement

Safety awareness

Overhead crane operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bevel gauge

Calipers

Grinders

Torch

Job description

Steel Service Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a qualified welder to fit structural and miscellaneous steel. The role requires reading blueprints, using bevels, squares, grinders, and operating overhead cranes to complete welds safely and efficiently.

Candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, plan layouts, and work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other alloys. The position emphasizes safe practices and collaboration with a shop team.