Structural Fitter

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IMPORTANT – IMMEDIATE HIRING : Excel Industries, Inc. is looking to fill this position immediately. We are actively seeking an experienced Structural Erector / Fitter-Fabricator who can step into the role and contribute right away. Strong fabrication and rigging experience is REQUIRED for this position. Candidates must have hands-on experience fitting and fabricating structural and plate steel and safely rigging, moving, and positioning steel components and equipment. After applying, please send pictures of the projects you have completed. We are looking for fitter/fabricators for this position. We are hiring welders as well, but under a separate job posting.

Pay Rate: TBD based on experience.

Excel Industries, Inc.

Excel Industries, Inc. is one of the largest overhead crane companies in the Southeast and has been in business since 2004.

We are a family-owned steel fabrication shop with 30 skilled team members who take pride in building impressive overhead cranes and completing demanding industrial steel projects. Our team members have the opportunity to see projects through from start to finish. Everything we do happens under one roof, this includes pre-fabrication, machining, fabrication, painting, and assembly.

We believe in investing in our people. We offer hands-on training, opportunities to learn new skills, and room to advance for those who are willing to put in the effort. With modern equipment, a wide range of projects, and a supportive team environment, your work here makes a visible impact every day.

IMMEDIATE OPENING: This is an immediate hiring. We are looking for a qualified candidate who is ready to go to work and become a key member of our fabrication and erection team.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader first.

A Structural Erector is a senior-level position. This individual will have the ability to set the work pace for the crew, keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule and has the ability to solve problems early. The right individual shall lead by example, earn respect, and can rally a team to meet production deadlines all without sacrificing the quality. They are confident in reading fabrication drawings, making sound decisions on the shop floor, and clearly communicating fit-ment requirements to welders and less experienced fabricators.

If you have a strong welding foundation, we are willing to train you to become a Structural Fitter.

Job Responsibilities

Fit-ment Preparation

• Review assigned work, ensuring all materials, drawings are present.
• Verify part accuracy, weld preparations, and post-fabrication machining requirements.
• Identify parts needing pre-welding and coordinate with supervision.
• Set up workspace, fixtures, and equipment for safe, accurate fabrication.
• Communicate missing parts, print discrepancies, or unclear dimensions to supervision or project management.

Fitting and Assembly

• Fit components per the fabrication drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Ensure all fit-up gaps meet code requirements or corrective instructions are followed.
• Mark weld details and apply numbers as directed.
• Complete fit-up sign-off and coordinate secondary fitter verification.

Final Review

• Notify supervisor of completed parts.
• Confirm job readiness for welding, machining, or the next stage of fabrication.

Must be comfortable working around and operating in an environment with overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and rigging equipment.

Hands-on rigging experience is REQUIRED, including safely rigging, lifting, moving, and positioning steel components and equipment.

Hands-on structural steel fabrication and fitting experience is REQUIRED.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and section views.
• Knowledge of AWS welding codes and fabrication tolerance standards.
• Strong understanding of structural and plate fabrication practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate discrepancies before they impact production.
• Physically able to handle steel components and safely use overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, rigging equipment, and fabrication equipment.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Experience with industrial rigging, load handling, and steel erection.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to uplift a team around production goals while maintaining a positive, accountable work environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and the ability to keep work progressing to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex fabrication drawings and clearly explain prints, sequencing, and tolerances to welders and less experienced fitters.
• Ability to identify problems early, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively with supervision and project management.
• Prior experience in structural and plate steel fabrication.
• Familiarity with AISC and AWS welding codes.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Experience coordinating with welders, machinists, and production personnel.
• Ability to perform tack welds if certified or permitted by company policy.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required) Work Location: In person

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person