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Job Title: Structural Fitter $23-$27/hr

Job Description

As a Structural Fitter, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting structural steel drawings, dimensions, weld symbols, and material callouts. You will apply layout using reference points, centerlines, match marks, and multi-view drawings. Your role will involve identifying discrepancies and coordinating with supervision to resolve issues. You will select the correct steel sections, plates, brackets, gussets, stiffeners, and related components, performing accurate measurement, marking, and alignment per drawing tolerances.

Responsibilities

+ Use clamps, wedges, shims, grinders, torches, and other tools to achieve proper joint fit-up.

+ Verify hole placement, bolt patterns, bevels, and part orientation.

+ Fit and assemble basic to complex structural components such as channel frames, trusses, curved or rolled members, and multi-directional assemblies.

+ Ensure weld access and proper sequencing to prevent distortion, warping, or rework.

+ Conduct pre-weld and post-fit inspections in collaboration with welders.

+ Meet or exceed internal quality standards.

+ Identify misalignments (twist, bow, skew) and correct issues proactively.

+ Maintain accuracy that aligns with engineering intent and shop specifications.

Essential Skills

+ Fabrication

+ Welding

+ Blueprint Reading

+ Fitting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with structural steel, flux core, TIG, and MIG welding.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools, press brakes, and tape measures.

+ Experience in a shipyard or similar environment is advantageous.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a fabrication shop environment which can be hot in summer and cold in winter. The role requires working from Monday to Thursday, with current shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Additionally, there is a weekend shift from Friday to Sunday where you work 36 hours but get paid for 40 hours. The environment can be dirty, and appropriate attire is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $56160.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short and long-term disability coverage; Paid time off; Generous discount program; Supportive work culture that values work-life balance.

- Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

- Disability - Short/long term

- PTO 40 hours and 40 unexcused hours

- Discount program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.