Structural Steel Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Pay: $26-32/hr. (based off tack tests and experience)

Shift: Monday – Friday 6a to 4:30pm; occasional OT on Saturday

Description:

• We are seeking detail oriented and experienced Structural Steel Fitters/Fabricators for our growing Steel Fabrication team in Richmond, VA. The Structural Steel Fitters/Fabricators will fit and assemble structural framework, components, and materials such as angle iron, plates, WF sections, and other steel shapes and components.

Requirements:

• Must pass all tack test FCAW
• Superior level layout and math skills
• Complete understanding of pre-heat functions
• Ability to set-up and use track torch is required
• Works in compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Must be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as needed

Job Duties:

• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits together fabricated parts of structural metal products according to blueprint and layout specifications
• Safely operate overhead cranes
• Properly fit mill to bear parts such as stiffeners, base plates, and other components
• Operate cutting and heating torches
• Check camber, sweep tolerances of beams and other steel shapes
• Effectively make necessary corrections per pertinent codes and specifications, with no supervision
• Accurately perform complex heat corrections while adhering to procedures with no supervision
• Set up complex jigs or assemblies
• Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections
• Interpret complex documents including blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to look at weld symbols and properly prep joints per WPS standards
• Produce finished product that meets recognized standards, codes, and customer expectations by maintaining quality procedures and practices
• Performs daily cleaning and maintenance of area
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash scrap removal, and other production related jobs

Benefits:

• Health/dental/vision/disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with employer match and 100% vesting from the beginning
• Paid weekly

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.