Structural Steel Fabrication Technician in Arlington, Tennessee at Qualdoc, LLC

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)

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.

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and layout specifications.
• Fit and assemble structural steel components, including beams, columns, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals.
• Perform layout, measuring, cutting, and fabrication of steel materials using established fabrication methods.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including:
  • Ironworkers
  • Magnetic drills (Mag Drills)
  • Band saws
  • Grinders
  • Oxy-fuel torches
  • Plasma cutters
  • Other fabrication shop equipment
• Tack, fit, and prepare structural steel assemblies for welding and final production.
• Operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit-up, and squareness before welding and final assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area while meeting production schedules.

• Minimum of 2 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience with structural steel layout, fit-up, and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.
• Experience working with heavy materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging equipment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work effectively with a team.

• Experience performing Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality FCAW welds on structural steel components.
• Experience welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using FCAW.