STRUCTURAL FITTER - FABRICATION SHOP

We are seeking an experienced Structural Fitter to join our welding and fabrication team. The Structural Fitter will be responsible for laying out, fitting, assembling, and preparing structural steel components for welding in a production shop environment. This position supports commercial and industrial construction projects and requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications to ensure all products meet project requirements, quality standards, and dimensional tolerances. The ideal candidate has strong structural steel fabrication experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced weld shop environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Read and interpret structural blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop fabrication plans.

· Lay out, measure, cut, fit, and assemble structural steel components.

· Fit structural steel beams, columns, channels, angles, plates, braces, and miscellaneous metals.

· Use measuring tools, including tape measures, squares, levels, protractors, and precision layout equipment.

· Prepare materials for welding by aligning, positioning, clamping, and tack-welding components.

· Verify dimensions, elevations, angles, squareness, and alignment before welding.

· Operate shop equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and magnetic drills, as qualified.

· Work with welders to ensure assemblies meet welding requirements and fabrication specifications.

· Identify material discrepancies, fit-up issues, and drawing conflicts and communicate them to supervisors.

· Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and safety expectations.

· Follow all shop safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable OSHA guidelines.

· Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum 2–5 years of structural steel fitting or fabrication experience preferred.

· Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings.

· Strong understanding of structural steel shapes, dimensions, and fabrication processes.

· Experience fitting beams, columns, base plates, stiffeners, gussets, connections, and miscellaneous steel.

· Proficient with layout, measuring, cutting, and material preparation.

· Ability to identify and correct fit-up and alignment issues.

· Experience working in a commercial or industrial welding and fabrication shop.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet production deadlines.

· Welding knowledge and tack-welding experience preferred.

· Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical equipment for heavier materials.

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.

· Ability to work around welding operations, heavy machinery, and industrial fabrication equipment.

· Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and welding protection as needed.

Skills and Competencies

· Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.

· Excellent measuring and layout abilities.

· Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

· Knowledge of structural steel fabrication practices.

· Ability to troubleshoot fitting and assembly issues.

· Strong communication and teamwork skills.

· Dependable, safety-conscious, and production-oriented.

Work Environment

This position works in a commercial and industrial steel fabrication shop environment, supporting projects for commercial contractors, industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, and construction customers. Employees may work with heavy structural steel, welding equipment, cutting equipment, overhead cranes, and other industrial machinery.

At PPS, we're Built to Perform. As a growing leader in mechanical construction, custom fabrication, and specialty contracting, we take pride in delivering quality work through skilled people, strong teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Our people are our greatest strength. Whether in the field, in the shop, or in the office, every team member plays a role in our success. We value hard work, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we're committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: PPS is committed to equal treatment of all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Benefits:

Competitive pay, paid weekly

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telehealth visits

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance options

Paid holidays and paid time off