Careers

*Freelance / work from home / detailing firms please do not apply or contact us. We are strictly looking for additional in house personnel, not outside detailers

Please email resume to tlcalloway@firststatefab.com or fill out an online application through our Online Application Form

Positions we are currently looking for:

Field Welder, Misc. Metals Installer and Structural Steel Erector

Needed for a fast paced environment. Preferably already certified or must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment. Have experience with structural steel and misc. metals. Be familiar with MIG & stick welding. Knowledge of TIG welding and reading blueprints are a plus. Prefer someone with crew leadership experience. Must be able to work with a crew and/or alone. Have own basic hand tools. Must have reliable transportation, driver’s license, a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical. Candidate should be drug free, reliable, care about detail & quality, able to multi-task and follow directions. WELDING TEST IS REQUIRED BEFORE INTERVIEW. Please come prepared. Immediate opening for year round work.

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Colonial Life/Vacation offered.

CNC Plasma Table and CNC Pipe / Tube Plasma Machine Operator and Programmer

Position requires the ability to work independently with careful attention to detail. Must be able to set up machines, run specified programs per work orders & confirming that the parts made match the supplied blueprints, use portable grinder and/or hand file as needed. Will be required to grind & clean parts, sort parts by specific job requirements. Candidate must be able to read a tape measure accurately & use precision measuring tool. Must have knowledge of computers. The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC plasma tables and/or nesting software. Duties will include programming & nesting parts to be cut. Operate plasma table & pipe/tube machine. Operate forklift, load material on/off machines. Maintain machines and inventory consumables. Candidate should be a self-starter and motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess good communication skills & adapt to changing schedules. Maintain safe working practices and use time management skills to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work. Will train the right person.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Colonial Life/Aflac/401K offered.

Experienced Structural Steel and Misc. Metals Estimator

Candidate should be detailed oriented, experienced, well organized & be able to meet schedules & deadlines. We are looking for a goal-driven individual with ability to visualize & understand the building steps in projects. This position requires interfacing with architects, engineers, detailers, project management & suppliers.

The candidate must be experienced at estimating new projects & pricing change orders on existing contracts. Understand bid instructions, construction documents, specifications, preparing “take offs” for the labor & materials to perform the project. Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items & field erection costs to include all equipment such as cranes, lifts, etc. Communicate with vendors for lead times & pricing on products & submittals that need to be incorporated into bids. Prepare all documents, proposals & change orders.

Candidate must have knowledge of steel fabrication, can navigate & conclude arithmetic calculations required for estimating, have excellent written & oral communication skills, must be comfortable with meeting clients & with reviewing contracts & scope of work, computer literate in Outlook, Office Word, Excel, etc. Proficient in interpreting / reading architectural & structural drawings, specifications & construction documents. Must be self-motivated to manage time, prioritize workload while maintaining organization in all projects, can multitask and work under pressure with a positive attitude, be a team member & able to interact with all levels of staff & management.

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Colonial Life/Vacation offered.

Field Foreman/Crew Leader

Field Foreman/Crew Leader for structural steel erection and installation of stairs, railings, and other misc. ornamental items. Must have experience with structural steel erection, stairs, and railings installation, be able to Stick & MIG weld. TIG welding a plus. Familiar with different finishes a plus. Candidate must be able to work alone and manage small crews. Should have experience with blueprints and layout. Must be detail oriented, have a driver’s license and a clean driving record. Able to obtain a DOT card. PAY WILL BE BASED UPON EXPERIENCE.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Aflac/401K/Colonial Life offered.

Please email a resume to tlcalloway@firststatefab.com or fill out an online application here.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.