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Steel Fabrication Technician (Structural)
Location: Arlington, TN
Pay: Starts at $21/hour (higher based on experience) 10% shift differential
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM (occasional Saturdays)
We are hiring a skilled Steel Fabrication Technician to support production in a high-volume fabrication shop. This role focuses on reading drawings, fitting structural components, and preparing materials for welding.
\n- Interpret shop drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and layout details for structural steel work
- Fit and assemble steel components such as beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals
- Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and alignment of materials using standard fabrication methods
- Operate shop equipment including ironworkers, magnetic drills, band saws, grinders, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutting tools
- Tack and prepare assemblies for welding and final production
- Use overhead cranes, rigging, and material handling equipment safely
- Inspect fit-up, alignment, and dimensions to ensure accuracy and quality standards
- Maintain a safe and organized work area while meeting daily production goals
- 2 years of experience in structural steel fitting or fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Experience with layout, fitting, and structural steel assembly processes
- Familiarity with fabrication tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment
- Ability to handle heavy materials and stand for extended periods
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
- Experience with overhead cranes and rigging
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) experience in a fabrication setting
- Ability to produce clean FCAW welds on structural components
- Welding experience in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Fast-paced fabrication shop setting
- Frequent lifting, standing, and use of heavy equipment