About the role
Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator – Stairs & Railings
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Metal Fabricator to build and assemble stairs, ladders, and other miscellaneous steel components. This position requires experience with metal fabrication, blueprint interpretation, material layout, cutting, fitting, and welding.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and assemble metal stairs, ladders, and other miscellaneous steel components.
- Read blueprints, shop drawings, shop tickets, and technical specifications.
- Measure, lay out, cut, fit, weld, and finish metal parts.
- Operate fabrication equipment, including saws, shears, press brakes, welders, and grinders.
- Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and fellow fabricators to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Troubleshoot fabrication problems and help identify practical solutions.
- Keep tools and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Adjust to changing workloads and project priorities without compromising quality.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in miscellaneous metals or structural metal fabrication.
- FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) experience; welding certification preferred.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
- Strong measuring, layout, and metalworking skills.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Effective time management and ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks in an industrial setting.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and adaptable.