Feb 12, 2026

Structural Fitter - Luka, MS - $35/hr plus $125 per diem - OT available!

Job Description

360X Staffing is hiring for Structural Fitters in Luka, MS.

Pay: $25-35/hr DOE + $125 daily per diem for days worked

 

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter to fabricate heavy structural steel members based on detailed shop drawings. This role involves fitting girders, beams, columns, base plates, stiffeners, and complex bolted and welded connections in a fabrication shop environment. Candidates must be able to accurately interpret structural steel drawings and work to tight tolerances in coordination with welders and QA/QC teams.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Drawing Interpretation & Layout 
Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, including:    
•    Girder beam layouts    
•    Column elevations and base plate details    
•    Section cuts and connection details    
•    Bills of Material (BOM)   
 
Perform accurate layout for:    
•    Hole patterns    
•    Plate locations    
•    Bolt spacing    
•    Stiffeners, gusset plates, and shear tabs
 
Fitting & Fabrication    
Fit and tack weld:    
•    Structural beams and girders    
•    Columns with base plates and anchor bolt templates    
•    Moment and shear connections    
•    Bracing and gusset assemblies    
•    Ensure proper alignment, squareness, and fit-up prior to final welding    
•    Prepare assemblies for shop welding and/or field bolting
 
Bolting & Connections    
Install and verify:    
•    High-strength bolt patterns    
•    Clip angles, shear tabs, and splice plates    
•    Understand shop-weld vs field-bolt requirements
 
Quality & Tolerances    
•    Work to tight dimensional tolerances per drawings and specs    
•    Verify fit-up meets structural and erection requirements    
•    Coordinate with welders and inspectors for final approval
 
Requirements:
 
•    3–5+ years experience as a structural steel fitter    
•    Proven experience with:    
•    Heavy girders and beams    
•    Structural columns and base plates    
•    Complex multi-plate connections
   
Ability to read:    
•    Structural shop drawings    
•    Weld symbols and bolt callouts    
•    Section and detail views  
  
Proficient with layout tools:    
•    Tape, square, levels, plumb bobs    
•    Burning tables, mag drills, hand tools
   
Strong understanding of:    
•    Structural steel tolerances    
•    Fabrication sequencing    
•    Fit-up for weld shrinkage and erection
 
 
Preferred Qualifications:
   
•    Experience in AISC-certified fabrication shops
   
Familiarity with:    
•    High-strength bolting procedures    
•    Structural welding coordination      
•    Crane and rigging experience (preferred)    
•    OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (preferred)
 

 

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours:  50-60+/week

 

To Apply download our app 360X JOBS, visit our website www.360xstaffing.com and click "Join our Team," or call our office at 602-903-7999.

PAY

$25.00 - $35.00/hr

PER DIEM

$125 for days worked