Structural Steel Assembly Specialist

Qualdoc • Arlington, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Structural Steel Assembly Specialist to join a busy fabrication shop. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience fitting and assembling structural steel, interpreting fabrication drawings, and operating shop equipment. The successful candidate will be committed to producing quality work while following established safety standards.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience performing structural steel layout, fit-up, and fabrication.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment, precision measuring tools, and shop machinery.
• Ability to handle heavy materials and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to workplace safety, and ability to work well with a team.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.
• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel components.
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products.
• Perform measuring, layout, cutting, and assembly using standard steel fabrication methods.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, magnetic drills (mag drills), band saws, grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, and other shop machinery.
• Prepare and tack structural steel assemblies before final welding.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment to move heavy steel components.
• Inspect measurements, alignment, fit-up, and squareness to ensure assemblies meet quality standards before welding.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production schedules.

What This Job Offers

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