Structural Fitter 1st Shift | Temp-to-Hire
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Shift: MondayFriday | 6:00 AM 4:00 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 126346
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Structural Fitter for a temp-to-hire opportunity in an industrial steel fabrication environment. This position is responsible for laying out, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel components according to blueprints, shop drawings, and welding specifications.
Candidates must have previous hands-on structural fitting experience, strong blueprint-reading abilities, and the ability to accurately measure, position, and tack steel components in preparation for final welding.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication, excellent layout and measurement skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and productivity.
Required Experience & Skills
Previous structural fitting experience is required. Candidates must be able to read and interpret fabrication blueprints, shop drawings, and structural welding symbols.
Strong mathematical and layout skills are essential, along with experience using tape measures, squares, levels, and other measuring instruments.
Candidates should be comfortable measuring, cutting, aligning, and tack welding structural steel components according to specifications.
The ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team is important. Reliable transportation, dependable attendance, and a strong commitment to workplace safety are required.
Candidates must also be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Read and interpret structural fabrication blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to determine layout and assembly requirements.
Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and align structural steel components according to applicable specifications. Position and tack materials in preparation for final welding while maintaining proper alignment and dimensional accuracy.
Use tape measures, squares, levels, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and component positioning.
Work closely with Welders and fabrication personnel to ensure components are properly assembled and prepared for welding.
Inspect completed fit-up work for accuracy, alignment, and quality before final welding. Identify and correct applicable fitting or dimensional concerns.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, follow established fabrication procedures, and comply with all company safety policies.
Perform additional structural fitting and fabrication responsibilities as assigned.
Structural Steel Fitting & Assembly
Candidates must have experience fitting and assembling structural steel components in a fabrication environment.
Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, laying out materials, positioning components, preparing connections, and ensuring proper fit-up before welding.
Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and component alignment is essential to producing quality structural assemblies.
Blueprint Reading & Layout
Candidates must be comfortable reading structural blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
Responsibilities include identifying required dimensions, determining component orientation, following fabrication layouts, and verifying measurements throughout assembly.
Strong math skills and the ability to accurately use measuring instruments are critical for this position.
Fit-Up, Tack Welding & Material Preparation
Perform structural fit-up operations, including measuring, cutting, positioning, aligning, and tack welding components.
Prepare materials according to fabrication requirements and verify that assembled components are properly positioned before final welding.
Candidates should be comfortable working with structural steel materials and maintaining consistent workmanship in a fast-paced shop environment.
Quality Inspection
Inspect fitted and assembled components to ensure they meet applicable dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication specifications.
Identify alignment concerns, incorrect measurements, or other fitting issues and make applicable corrections before components advance to final welding.
Maintain consistent quality while meeting production requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Structural Fitter, Structural Steel Fitter, Fabrication Fitter, or related industrial fabrication professional.
Experience with structural steel assembly, blueprint interpretation, welding symbols, layout, tack welding, and precision measurement is highly valuable.
Candidates with a proven ability to independently complete structural fit-up according to fabrication drawings are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This is a physically demanding position in an industrial fabrication shop.
Candidates must be able to lift and handle 50+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull materials as required.
Work involves regular exposure to industrial machinery, heavy steel components, welding operations, heat, noise, and fabrication equipment.
Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times, and all company safety procedures must be followed.
Schedule & Overtime
MondayFriday | 6:00 AM 4:00 PM
Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production demands.
Candidates must be comfortable with extended work hours when needed and maintain dependable attendance.
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
This position offers $24.00 per hour, a consistent first-shift schedule, and a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term employment potential.
Experienced Structural Fitters will have the opportunity to utilize their blueprint-reading, layout, measurement, and fabrication skills while working alongside an industrial welding and fabrication team.
Overtime opportunities may also be available based on production requirements.
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #126346.
Contact Stand-By Personnel for additional information about this opportunity.
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