Structural Steel Fitter / Tack Welder

L&D Steel USA•Largo, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

L&D Steel is looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fitter / Tack Welder to join our fabrication shop. We are a structural steel fabricator looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can read shop drawings, and has the ability to fit structural steel accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on shop position working primarily with structural steel beams, columns, joists, angles, channels, plates, stairs, ladders, miscellaneous metals, and other fabricated steel components. We are looking for a fabricator—not just someone who can weld. The ideal candidate can take a set of drawings, understand what needs to be built, properly lay out and fit the steel, tack weld it correctly, and produce a quality finished product with minimal supervision. Someone who can recognize when something doesn't look right, ask questions before making a mistake, and take ownership of their work will be a strong fit for our shop.

Requirements

Previous experience fitting and welding structural steel.
Ability to read and understand structural steel shop drawings.
Ability to accurately measure and lay out steel using a tape measure, square, levels, etc.
Ability to understand weld symbols and basic fabrication details.
Experience with FCAW/MIG welding.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to lift and handle steel and fabrication materials.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions throughout the workday.
Ability to work around welding operations, steel fabrication equipment, cranes, and other shop equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including welding hood, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
Experience fitting beams, columns, joists, stairs, ladders, and miscellaneous metals.
Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts.
AWS welding qualifications are a plus.
Experience working in an AISC-certified structural steel fabrication shop is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, erection drawings, and weld symbols.
Layout, fit and tack structural steel components.
Accurately measure and assemble steel members using drawings and dimensions.
Perform FCAW/MIG tack welding and other welding processes as required.
Tack weld structural steel in various positions and configurations.
Use hand tools, grinders, impact guns, torches, and other fabrication equipment.
Verify dimensions, squareness, alignment, and fit-up before and after welding.
Work with cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Identify fabrication issues or discrepancies and communicate them to the foreman or management.
Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality and following company procedures.
Follow all company safety requirements and OSHA standards.