As a Structural Fitter, you will assemble structural steel frames using basic shop drawings, detailed structural plans, and customer-specific engineering drawings. Working in pairs with a welder and as part of a fabrication crew, you will prepare, fit, align, and inspect components while using welding fixtures and clamps to support accurate, high-quality fabrication. This role reports to the Fabrication Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Interpret basic shop drawings, detailed structural plans, and customer-specific engineering drawings.
- Assemble structural steel frames and fit components to specifications.
- Perform metal fabrication and prepare assemblies for welding.
- Use welding fixtures and clamps to support accurate fit-up and alignment.
- Conduct dimensional inspections and quality-control checks.
- Handle and position materials safely within the fabrication area.
- Collaborate with welders and fabrication crew members to complete assemblies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of structural fitting experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience reading blueprints and fabricating structural steel.
- Knowledge of precision measurement, welding processes, fit-up, and alignment.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Experience with quality inspection.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
