Structural Steel Fitter / Fabricator

  • Littell Steel Company
  • New Brighton, Pennsylvania
  • 07/30/2026
Full time

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter to join our fabrication team. This position plays a critical role in assembling structural steel components according to shop drawings and quality requirements.

Requirements

  • Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and fabrication details
  • Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel members and subassemblies
  • Maintain accurate dimensions and alignment throughout the fitting process
  • Perform shop bolting and assembly operations
  • Use cutting torches and fabrication tools to prepare materials for assembly
  • Work closely with welders, crane operators, and production personnel to meet fabrication schedules
  • Verify assemblies meet drawing specifications and quality standards
  • Follow all company safety procedures and shop practices

Qualifications

  • Experience fitting structural steel, bridge steel, or heavy fabricated assemblies
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
  • Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes and assembly techniques
  • Ability to maintain proper fit-up, alignment, and dimensional accuracy
  • Experience using oxy-fuel cutting torches and common fabrication equipment
  • Knowledge of bolted and welded steel connections
  • Ability to work safely in an industrial fabrication environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS welding certifications or the ability to obtain certification
  • Experience with bridge fabrication or heavy structural steel projects
  • Familiarity with AISC quality standards and fabrication requirements
  • Overhead crane and rigging experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, move, and handle steel components and fabrication tools
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb, and work in a manufacturing environment throughout the shift
  • Ability to work safely around cranes, welding operations, and heavy equipment

Why Work at Littell Steel?

  • Stable, family-owned company with over 80 years of history
  • Work on challenging bridge and structural steel projects
  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career with an established fabrication shop
  • Union environment with a strong focus on craftsmanship and quality
Company Description Littell Steel is an AISC-certified structural steel fabricator serving the bridge and commercial
construction industries. For more than 80 years, we have built a reputation for quality
craftsmanship, complex fabrication, and delivering critical infrastructure projects throughout the
region. Company Description Littell Steel is an AISC-certified structural steel fabricator serving the bridge and commercial construction industries. For more than 80 years, we have built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, complex fabrication, and delivering critical infrastructure projects throughout the region.