Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician

Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician

Location:

Arlington, TN Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-3:00 AM | Occasional Saturdays Starting Pay:
From $21.00/hour + 10% Shift Differential (Higher starting pay available based on experience)

We are hiring a skilled Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician to support production in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This role requires experience fitting and assembling structural steel components, interpreting fabrication drawings, and using a variety of shop equipment to prepare materials for welding and final assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, layout details, and weld symbols.
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, handrails, and miscellaneous metal products.
• Measure, mark, cut, and position materials according to production specifications.
• Prepare assemblies by fitting, tacking, and aligning components before welding.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including: ironworkers, magnetic drills (Mag Drills), band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutting equipment, and additional fabrication tools as needed.
• Inspect layouts, dimensions, alignment, and fit-up to ensure quality standards are met.
• Safely move materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling devices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in structural steel fitting or fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience with structural layout, measuring, fitting, and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools, precision measuring equipment, and shop machinery.
• Comfortable working with heavy steel materials and standing throughout the shift.
• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel.
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.