Steel Fabrication & Structural Assembly Technician

Qualdoc • Arlington, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is a plus.
• 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.

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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed