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Project Manager / Detailer
Position Overview
Responsible for translating architectural plans and engineering documents into fabrication shop instructions using Auto-CAD, Tekla, or SDS/2. You will also manage material procurement, project schedules, and coordinate delivery fleets with client site supers to guarantee on-time project execution. Experience with structural steel and Misc. Metals is a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed shop fabrication drawings and erection drawings for steel assemblies.
- Develop accurate bill of materials (BOM), takeoffs, and estimated project cost sheets.
- Coordinate structural drawings with architects, general contractors, and structural engineers.
- Monitor fabrication timelines and field installation schedules to ensure progress milestones are met.
- Assist in organizing shipping lists and local delivery routes.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in structural metal detailing, AutoCAD drafting, or steel project management.
- Strong communication and math skills.
- Experience with steel detailing software (Tekla Structures, SDS2, or AutoCAD) required.
- Degree in structural engineering, architecture, or related construction management field is a plus.
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Field Welder
Position Overview
Upright Steel, LLC is seeking an experienced, safety-minded Field Welder & Installer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality field welds and installing structural steel packages, custom staircases, architectural handrails, and miscellaneous metals on commercial and residential job sites throughout Northeast Ohio.
If you take pride in precision craftsmanship, hold AWS certifications, and enjoy working on dynamic field projects, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Installation: Install structural steel columns, beams, stairs, guardrails, and balconies in accordance with shop drawings and structural blueprints.
- On-Site Welding: Perform high-quality structural and miscellaneous steel welds (MIG, Stick, and TIG) in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret architectural drawings, welding symbols, and specifications to ensure exact placement and structural integrity.
- Rigging & Material Handling: Utilize cranes, forklifts, chain hoists, and rigging gear to safely move, align, and secure heavy steel members.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished welds to ensure they conform to AWS code standards and local building codes.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA standards and Upright Steel safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, fall protection, and hot work permits.
Qualifications and Skills
- AWS Certification: Current AWS D1.1 structural welding certification (MIG/Stick) is highly preferred (or ability to pass test upon hire).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of field welding, rigging, or steel erection experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, grinding, and using standard hand/power tools of the trade.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and work in varying outdoor weather conditions.
- Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; reliable transportation to travel to local job sites.
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Structural Welder
Position Overview
Executes structural welding and assembly tasks on-site and in the shop, primarily on columns, beams, stairs, and balconies. In the field, you will work closely with mobile crane operators and riggers to erect structural components and ensure robust, code-compliant connections.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute high-integrity stick (SMAW) and flux-cored (FCAW) welding in all positions in the field.
- Assist with structural alignment, bolting, plumbing, and rigging of steel columns and beams.
- Read and interpret structural layouts and detail drawings under field conditions.
- Adhere to all OSHA safety rules, including fall protection and crane safety protocols.
- Coordinate with field foremen to ensure daily erection goals are met safely.
Requirements
- 3+ years of field steel erection or structural welding experience.
- AWS D1.1 structural welding certification (SMAW/FCAW) required.
- Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
- Must be comfortable working at heights and in varying outdoor weather conditions.
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Welder / Fitter
Position Overview
Responsible for MIG/TIG welding on structural steel, channel steel, and miscellaneous metal assemblies. This role requires high accuracy, blueprint-reading expertise, and the ability to work independently or in pairs to assemble heavy structures according to engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MIG/TIG welds on structural columns, trusses, and custom steel frames.
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to execute fabrication tasks precisely.
- Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, beveling, and aligning steel components.
- Use fixtures, clamps, and jigs to set up assemblies before welding.
- Conduct quality inspections on finished pieces to ensure compliance with AWS and project specs.
Requirements
- 2+ years of structural steel welding experience.
- Proficient in reading engineering blueprints and weld symbols.
- AWS Certification (D1.1 structural steel) preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced shop environment.