Structural engineer Jobs in Springfield, MO

At Doing Steel Fabrication, we take pride in providing high-quality steel fabrication solutions for a wide range of projects. We value individuals who are eager to learn, passionate about problem-solving, and ready to grow within a supportive and dynamic team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, Doing Steel Fabrication offers the training, mentorship, and resources needed to help you succeed.

Job Summary:

The General Laborer supports steel fabrication and production operations by performing a variety of tasks including material handling, machine operation assistance, cleaning, and basic assembly. This role is essential to maintaining workflow and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload steel materials, parts, and products.
• Assist welders, fabricators, and machine operators with setup and operations.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform basic machining tasks such as grinding, drilling, sawing, and flame cutting.
• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, and tools.
• Paint, blast, and pressure wash steel components as needed.
• Package and prepare materials for shipment, including documentation.
• Perform general yard and shop maintenance (e.g., trash removal, snow clearing).
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Basic math and measurement skills (e.g., using tape measures, fractions).
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license may be required for deliveries or pickups.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments and extreme temperatures.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Maintains a clean work environment.
  • Performs other duties requiring similar skills and abilities as assigned.
  • Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
  • The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Experience with trucks under three tons (i.e. tractors and fork-trucks), mobile crane equipment and overhead cranes.
  
  

  Schedule:

  • 10-hour shift
  • Day shift or 2nd shift
  • Monday to Friday

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  Exposure to dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

  Additional effort requirements consist of, but are not limited to, lifting, pushing and pulling material, stairs, and ladders. When there is an occasion to move heavy material greater than 50 pounds, the operator will request assistance from another team member or utilize provided lifting equipment.

  Doing Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions at Doing Steel require a pre-employment drug screen; all job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the drug screen. Failure to pass a drug screen prior to employment or at any time during employment will result in the recension of the offer and/or termination of employment.

Doing Steel is a Drug-Free Safety-First workplace. All applicants must successfully complete a drug screen prior to being hired. Failure to submit to or pass a drug screen will result in any offer of employment being rescinded. Failure to submit or pass a drug screen, at any time while employed by Doing Steel, or any of its subsidiaries, will result in termination of employment. Drug screens may be given at any time to any employee for reasonable suspicion, or as part of a random selection, or post-accident or incident.