Fitter/Fabricator

Are you an experienced Fitter who can look at a shop drawing and turn it into an accurately built steel assembly? Red Dot Buildings is looking for a skilled, dependable professional who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and knows how to fit structural steel correctly and safely.

This is more than a standard welding position. You will measure, lay out, cut, position, and fit structural steel components according to detailed shop drawings. Your accuracy will help ensure every component fits correctly when the building reaches the jobsite.

About Red Dot Buildings

For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship, and specialty applications.

From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dot’s work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings.
• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble built-up steel components.
• Position and align beams, plates, angles, and other materials.
• Make accurate cuts using cutting torches and grinders.
• Tack and weld components according to project specifications.
• Use tape measures, squares, and basic trigonometry to calculate dimensions and angles.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications and established quality standards.
• Inspect your work for proper dimensions, alignment, and fit.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
• Identify and communicate drawing, material, or measurement concerns.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.