Fitter - Structural Pipe / Heavy Fabrication - Day Shift

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships. At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team. Structural Pipe Fitter / Heavy Fabrication Day Shift (6 AM – 6 PM) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced structural pipe Fitter to support fit-up and assembly of structural pipe and pressure vessel components in accordance with AWS and ASME code requirements. This role is critical to ensuring proper joint preparation, alignment, and dimensional accuracy prior to welding. This is a Dayshift role (6 AM – 6 PM) requiring focus, consistency, and attention to detail.

Requirements

Proven experience as a pipe fitter or structural fitter in an industrial environment
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
Understanding of fit-up tolerances, joint preparation, and alignment
Experience working with pipe, plate, or structural steel components
Ability to use measuring tools accurately (tape, level, square, etc.)
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic and reliability in a production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipe fabrication or pressure vessel environments
Familiarity with AWS or ASME codes
Prior experience supporting NDE-quality welding operations
Ability to perform basic tack welding (GMAW, FCAW)
GMAW and FCAW welding processes

Responsibilities

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols
Measure, cut, and prepare materials to required specifications
Perform precision fit-up for weld joints, including proper gap, bevel, and alignment
Use tools such as grinders, torches, levels, and measuring devices
Verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment prior to welding
Collaborate with welders and Quality to ensure code-compliant results
Identify and correct fit-up issues before welding begins
Maintain tools and equipment in safe, working condition
Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards