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Structural Steel Fitters
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (25 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Capital Professional Staffing is recruiting for experienced Structural Steel Fitters for a growing structural steel and industrial fabrication operation in Tyler Texas.
These positions require previous structural steel or metal fabrication shop experience. Fitters must be able to read structural steel shop drawings and use those drawings to lay out fit and fabricate steel assemblies accurately.
The facility has new state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and substantial production work underway.
Read and interpret structural steel shop and fabrication drawings provided in PDF format
Fabricate and fit structural steel assemblies according to drawings and specifications
Lay out components and accurately locate plates stiffeners clips connections holes and other fabricated parts
Fit beams columns channels angles plate and other structural steel components
Measure mark cut position align and fit steel components
Perform tack welding as required during fit-up
Verify dimensions squareness alignment and tolerances before final welding
Read weld symbols and understand fabrication requirements
Use tape measures squares levels layout tools grinders cutting equipment and other common fabrication tools
Identify drawing or fit-up problems before assemblies move further into production
Work closely with welders CNC operators and other fabrication personnel
Inspect completed fit-up for accuracy and quality
Maintain productivity while producing accurate work in a high-volume fabrication environment
Follow all shop safety and quality procedures
Strong structural steel fitting experience
Must be able to independently read and work from structural steel shop drawings
Strong layout measurement and fit-up skills
Knowledge of structural steel shapes plate connections and fabricated assemblies
Ability to read weld symbols
Tack welding and general welding ability preferred
Must understand fabrication tolerances and quality requirements
Must be comfortable working around heavy steel and fabrication equipment
$35-$40 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Overtime paid in addition to base hourly rate
Full employee benefits
Permanent full-time position
These positions require previous structural steel or metal fabrication shop experience. Fitters must be able to read structural steel shop drawings and use those drawings to lay out fit and fabricate steel assemblies accurately.
The facility has new state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and substantial production work underway.
Read and interpret structural steel shop and fabrication drawings provided in PDF format
Fabricate and fit structural steel assemblies according to drawings and specifications
Lay out components and accurately locate plates stiffeners clips connections holes and other fabricated parts
Fit beams columns channels angles plate and other structural steel components
Measure mark cut position align and fit steel components
Perform tack welding as required during fit-up
Verify dimensions squareness alignment and tolerances before final welding
Read weld symbols and understand fabrication requirements
Use tape measures squares levels layout tools grinders cutting equipment and other common fabrication tools
Identify drawing or fit-up problems before assemblies move further into production
Work closely with welders CNC operators and other fabrication personnel
Inspect completed fit-up for accuracy and quality
Maintain productivity while producing accurate work in a high-volume fabrication environment
Follow all shop safety and quality procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Structural steel or heavy metal fabrication shop experience requiredStrong structural steel fitting experience
Must be able to independently read and work from structural steel shop drawings
Strong layout measurement and fit-up skills
Knowledge of structural steel shapes plate connections and fabricated assemblies
Ability to read weld symbols
Tack welding and general welding ability preferred
Must understand fabrication tolerances and quality requirements
Must be comfortable working around heavy steel and fabrication equipment
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
Currently operating 7 days per week with substantial overtime to start out with$35-$40 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Overtime paid in addition to base hourly rate
Full employee benefits
Permanent full-time position
About Company
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