About this role
Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Starts at $24.00/hour (Higher rates available depending on experience)
Position Summary
The Misc. Metals Fabricator will fabricate and assemble stairs, ladders, and other miscellaneous metal components while working from blueprints and shop drawings. This role involves layout, cutting, fitting, welding, and finishing using a variety of fabrication equipment.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and assemble metal stairs, ladders, and other structural components using blueprints and shop drawings.
- Operate saws, shears, press brakes, welding machines, and grinders.
- Interpret shop tickets, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
- Perform metal layout, cutting, fitting, welding, and finishing.
- Inspect completed work to verify accuracy and quality.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and fellow fabricators to complete work on schedule.
- Identify fabrication problems and help develop effective solutions.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures.
- Adjust to changing assignments and project deadlines without compromising quality.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in metal fabrication, preferably with miscellaneous steel.
- Experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); welding certification preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed shop drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Good time-management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial setting.
- Dependable, team-oriented approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and shift between tasks as priorities change.