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xPL Structural Fitter II

Turner Construction Company
United States, Alabama, Decatur
Nov 14, 2026
Division: xPL Offsite Manufacturing Facility
Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35603 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Trade
Compensation: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Description:
Perform preparation tasks for creating steel structures (layout, fit-up, and assembly) and other metal fabrication, welding and fitting functions in a manufacturing facility as assigned and directed.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Review drawings and documents, and coordinate and understand production plan ahead of work going in place.
    Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete daily tasks.
  • Collaborate with xPL Project team, Crew Leader, and/or Supervisor to create schedules and determine sequencing of work.
  • Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain production schedule, as required.
  • Collaborate with xPL Project team, Crew Leader, and/or Supervisor for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Perform metal fabrication and fitting work tasks and activities as directed and under Foreperson supervision, including but not limited to:

-Read and interpret fabrication drawings and work orders.

-Interpret complex fabrication drawings and weld symbols

-Layout, fit, align, and assemble structural steel members.

-Fit beams, columns, braces, stairs, and miscellaneous steel.

-Use measuring devices including tape measures, squares, levels, and gauges

-Verify dimensions and tolerances. and maintain material traceability.

-Work with welders to ensure assemblies meet specifications.

-Operate grinders, torches, magnetic drills, and fabrication tools safely.

-Maintain housekeeping, quality, and productivity standards

-Perform tack welding

-Assist in troubleshooting fit-up issues.

  • Inventory supplies and give supply orders to Crew Leader for re-stocking.
  • Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for safety and quality programs,
    Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with xPL standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
  • Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
  • Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
  • Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
  • Operate equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, and construction hoist
  • Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to Crew Leader or Supervisor for immediate resolution.
  • Track production of completed tasks.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide project status.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
  • May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


  • Qualifications:

    • Achieve passing score on pre-employment test related to fitting abilities, accuracy and quality
    • Minimum of 3 years of fabrication, pipefitting, industrial manufacturing or other structural assembly experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
    • Must have and maintain active OSHA 10-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
    • Proficient knowledge and use of materials, methods, and tools involved in fabrication, welding and fitting.
    • Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities
    • Preferred experience operating equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, and construction hoist \
      Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks
    • Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy
    • Strong planning and analysis skills
    • Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
    • Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment
    • Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed
    • Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
    • Reliable transportation required
    • Ability to accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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