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Structural Steel Fitter – Blueprint, Layout & Fit-Up Experience Required
This is not a production welding position.
Mid-State Welding is seeking a Structural Steel Fitter whose primary expertise is reading shop drawings, laying out steel assemblies, measuring and verifying dimensions, and fitting components accurately before final welding.
The right candidate will be able to take individual steel components and use shop drawings, piece marks, dimensions, and weld symbols to build a properly aligned, square, and complete assembly. Welding experience is helpful; however, welding experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position.
Structural Fitter Responsibilities:
- Read shop drawings, weld symbols, piece marks, dimensions, and bill of material information.
- Fit and assemble beams, columns, plates, angles, channels, stairs, rails, platforms, and welded steel assemblies.
- Lay out work using tape measures, squares, levels, clamps, magnets, and fitting tools.
- Align, square, clamp, and tack components before final welding.
- Verify dimensions, hole locations, orientation, and fit-up accuracy.
- Identify drawing conflicts or missing information before fabrication moves forward.
- Work closely with welders, machine operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Help reduce rework by identifying issues early.
Structural Fitter Responsibilities:
- Experience fitting structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or welded steel assemblies.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings.
- Strong measuring and layout skills.
- Ability to square, level, align, and fit assemblies accurately.
- Basic tack welding experience.
- Understanding of weld symbols, piece marks, and fabrication sequencing.
- Ability to work independently after receiving instructions.
- Reliable attendance and consistent work habits.
- Background check required.
Compensation/Benefits:
- $26-30 hourly rate (based on experience)
- Generous medical coverage (90% employee coverage after 60 days)
- PTO and 9 paid holidays
- Weekly pay
- Amazing company culture/work-life balance
Work Environment:
- Indoor steel fabrication shop.
- Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Work around overhead cranes, forklifts, welding, grinding, and cutting operations.
- Required use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
Location: Clinton, MS 39056
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