Salary :
Architectural Metals Shop Fabricator
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift | Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-3:00 PM (Overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed)
Starting Pay: From $22.00 per hour (Higher pay available based on experience)
Position Summary
We're looking for an experienced fabricator to build custom architectural and miscellaneous metal products in a production shop. This position involves fabricating, fitting, and welding steel components while working from detailed shop drawings and production specifications.
The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, produces high-quality craftsmanship, and can adapt to changing production priorities.
Daily Responsibilities
- Fabricate custom metal products such as handrails, guardrails, stair assemblies, ladders, and other miscellaneous steel fabrications.
- Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and shop specifications to complete projects accurately.
- Measure, mark, cut, fit, assemble, weld, and finish steel components.
- Operate fabrication equipment including band saws, shears, press brakes, welding machines, and other shop tools.
- Perform Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) as required during fabrication.
- Inspect completed assemblies for dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, and overall quality before release.
- Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and production personnel to maintain project schedules.
- Identify fabrication issues and recommend practical improvements when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
- Shift between multiple projects as production demands change while maintaining quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience fabricating miscellaneous metals, custom steel products, rail systems, or similar assemblies.
- Experience performing FCAW welding; welding certifications are considered a plus.
- Ability to accurately read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to safely lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Reliable team player with a flexible approach to changing workloads.
Shop Environment
This position works in an indoor fabrication facility where employees are regularly exposed to:
- Welding fumes
- Dust and paint vapors
- Industrial machinery
- Moving equipment
- Electrical hazards
- Moderate to high noise levels
Required PPE includes:
- Safety glasses
- Protective footwear
- Hearing protection
- Appropriate shop clothing
Long pants are required while working in the fabrication area.
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