Structural Steel Assembly & Fabrication Specialist

Structural Steel Fabrication Technician
Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Some Saturdays Required)
Starting Pay: From $21.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience, plus a 10% shift differential)
Professional Summary
We are hiring a Structural Steel Fabrication Technician to join a busy fabrication shop producing structural steel assemblies. This position is ideal for candidates with experience fitting, laying out, and assembling steel components while using a variety of fabrication equipment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with heavy materials, interpreting fabrication drawings, and maintaining quality throughout the production process.

• Interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout details.

• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metal products.

• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and material preparation using standard fabrication practices.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as ironworkers, mag drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters , and other shop machinery.

• Tack and fit assemblies in preparation for welding and final fabrication.

• Safely move materials using overhead cranes , rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.

• Check dimensions, alignment, squareness, and fit-up to ensure assemblies meet quality requirements before welding.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area while meeting production schedules and safety expectations.
• Two or more 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, fit-up, and fabrication techniques.

• Working knowledge of fabrication equipment, measuring tools, and shop machinery.

• Ability to work with heavy materials and remain on your feet for extended periods.

• Experience operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work effectively within a team.
• 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 the FCAW process.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Additional 10% shift differential for 2nd Shift.

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.

• Opportunity to work on a variety of structural steel fabrication projects in a team-oriented environment.