The Structural Fitter fabricates and assembles steel frames, beams, and industrial equipment structures as part of a dedicated fitting crew. Reporting to a fabrication supervisor, this role partners closely with welders and coordinates with engineering and quality teams to ensure accurate fit-up, safe material handling, and high-quality completed assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine fabrication and assembly requirements.
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel frames, beams, and industrial equipment structures.
- Align and fit components to specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Prepare assemblies for welding and perform fit-up inspections before welding.
- Operate overhead cranes, rigging, plasma cutters, torches, magnetic drills, grinders, and automated fabrication machinery.
- Perform dimensional verification and self-checks against drawings.
- Handle materials safely throughout fabrication.
- Complete formal quality documentation and support quality control activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in structural steel fitting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
