Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter
Core
Prepare, fit, and assemble structural steel components in a fabrication shop based on blueprints and shop drawings.
Role type
Structural Steel Fabricator / Fitter
Builds
Steel beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal parts for construction projects.
Domain
Construction / Structural Steel Fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Blueprint interpretation, steel layout, material cutting and assembly, shop equipment operation, overhead crane operation, rigging, tack welding, measurement and alignment verification
Preferred skills
2+ years structural steel fitting/fabrication experience, Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), welding in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead), heavy material handling
Technologies
Ironworkers, magnetic drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, overhead cranes
Responsibilities
Read and interpret structural steel blueprints and weld symbols; Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components; Operate shop equipment and overhead cranes; Tack weld and prepare assemblies for final welding; Check measurements, alignment, and squareness; Follow production schedules and safety procedures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC