Structural Steel Fitter-Fabricator

What your day looks like

You start your shift in a well-organized structural shop, grab the latest revision of the shop drawings, and map out the build. On first shift, your day typically runs 5:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday. Prefer nights? Second shift is typically 4:00pm–2:30am, Monday–Friday.

From the first measurement to the final grind, you own the accuracy of every assembly:

• Confirm piece marks, drawing revisions, and finish codes before laying out work.
• Determine required parts: quantities, shapes, and grades.
• Plan the sequence of operations and understand part orientation, weld symbols, and common industry acronyms.
• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and weld symbols with confidence.
• Measure precisely and mark out using tapes, squares, levels, and layout tools.
• Perform tack welding and complete thermal cutting (oxy-fuel and/or plasma) with clean, accurate edges.
• Grind and prep surfaces to spec.

Safety and teamwork first

• Keep a tidy, safe workstation—every part has its place.
• Operate overhead cranes, welders, torches, and grinders safely and efficiently.
• Work hand-in-hand with CNC operators, foremen, welders, fabricators, painters, and QC to keep builds moving.

Quality and documentation

• Fabricate in alignment with AISC Quality Management System requirements.
• Verify heat numbers, piece marks, and orientation on all material.
• Conduct thorough self-inspection and resolve issues before QC review.
• Flag drawing or material discrepancies to supervision promptly.

What you bring

• 5+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Expertise reading structural shop drawings and weld symbols.
• High proficiency in layout, fitting, and fabrication of structural steel.
• Hands-on welding experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Deep understanding of fabrication tolerances and quality standards.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and quality-driven work habits.

Core proficiencies

• Tape Measure Reading
• Shop Math Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Tools and tech you’ll handle

• MIG Welder
• 2D Drawings
• Power Tools (Makita, Milwaukee)
• Overhead Crane
• Manual Plasma Cutter (Hypertherm)

Important notice

Tarrier Steel is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must complete a pre-hire drug screen prior to acceptance.