Join Tarrier Steel as a Structural Steel Fitter–Welder
Step into a century-old Columbus, OH fabrication shop where your craft builds the skylines and structures communities rely on. At The Tarrier Steel Company, your day starts with a shop drawing and ends with a precisely fit assembly—ready for final weld and inspection.
A Day in the Shop
- Interpret shop drawings to lay out and fit beams, columns, braces, and connection material.
- Measure, mark, and check accuracy with tapes, squares, levels, and related tools.
- Fit components and tack weld to prepare for final welding.
- Perform thermal cutting, drilling, and grinding as work requires.
- Operate overhead cranes, torches, grinders, and mag drills with safety top of mind.
- Verify piece marks, heat numbers, orientation, and dimensions prior to releasing to welding.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; surface issues with drawings or materials to your supervisor promptly.
Schedule and Shifts
Work 49–55 hours per week on one of the following:
- 1st Shift: 5:30am – 4:00pm, Monday–Thursday; 3:00pm Friday
- 2nd Shift: 4:00pm – 2:30am, Monday–Thursday; 1:30am Friday
What You’ll Gain
- Health Insurance: 75% paid
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO beginning at 90 days
- 8 paid holidays
- Robust training: Safety, overhead cranes, welding, fabrication, machinery, painting, inspection
What You Bring
- Hands-on fabrication experience
- Confidence with a tape measure and a desire to master shop drawings
- Coachability, reliability, and a strong safety mindset
- Pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Tools, Tech, and Skills
You should be proficient in:
- Tape Measure Reading
- Shop Math Skills
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- MIG Welder
- 2D Drawings
- Power Tools (Makita, Milwaukee)
- Overhead Crane
- Manual Plasma Cutter (Hypertherm)
Good to Know
- Shop-based role: expect to be on your feet fitting beams, columns, and other assemblies.
Compliance Notice:
Tarrier Steel is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a pre-hire drug screen before starting
Build Your Legacy
For over 100 years, The Tarrier Steel Company has fabricated the steel that builds America. If you’re ready to grow your skills and see the impact of your work in every finished assembly, we want to meet you.