
Fitter (Day & Night Shift)
Job Description
Join Our Team Today
Southland Steel Fabricators is seeking a skilled and motivated Structural Steel Fitter to join our fabrication team. If you take pride in producing high-quality work, have experience reading blueprints and assembling structural steel components, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
· Assemble and fit steel components according to blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications
· Interpret welding symbols, drawings, and work orders to determine project requirements
· Perform precise measurements, layout work, and fitting tasks to ensure quality and accuracy
· Prepare materials by cutting, drilling, grinding, beveling, and fitting components
· Operate shop equipment including grinders, drills, saws, punches, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, and other hand tools
· Complete weld preparation activities as required
· Move and organize materials to support production needs
· Install temporary bracing to prevent distortion during welding
· Conduct visual quality inspections to verify work meets company standards
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
· Assist with additional fabrication tasks as directed by supervision
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
· Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols
· 1–2 years of structural steel fitting experience
Preferred Experience
· Heavy structural steel fabrication and fitting experience
· Familiarity with fabrication shop equipment and tools
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Why Work With Southland Steel Fabricators?
· Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Life insurance
· 401(k) with company matching