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Structural Steel Fitter / Fabricator

SOUTHERN STRUCTURAL STEEL
Smithfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated, seasoned fitter/fabricator to join our company. As part of our team of professional fabricators, you construct and manufacture structural steel parts using D1.1 code. You will utilize blueprints from a tablet, determine material measurements, layout, fit-up and weld structural steel.

Fabricator Duties and Responsibilities

  • Fit structural steel parts in accordance with dimensions given on drawings
  • Follow blueprints to ensure exact specifications of output
  • Weld flux-core as needed
  • Produce code welds

Fabricator Requirements and Qualifications

  • Must have experience fitting structural steel in a shop environment
  • Familiarity with common welding tools and procedures such as FCAW and GMAW
  • Ability to stand and crouch throughout the shift
  • Blueprint reading, able to read a measuring tape, and knowledge of common welding symbols, and weld fillet gauge
  • Use of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Standard work hours are Monday - Friday 6 am - 2:30pm. Overtime work as needed.

Pay is based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

  • Smithfield, VA 23430 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28

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