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.
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