Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator – Stairs & Railings
Description
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
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Build and assemble metal stairs, ladders, and other miscellaneous steel components.
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Read blueprints, shop drawings, shop tickets, and technical specifications.
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Measure, lay out, cut, fit, weld, and finish metal parts.
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Operate fabrication equipment, including saws, shears, press brakes, welders, and grinders.
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Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
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Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and fellow fabricators to meet project requirements and deadlines.
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Troubleshoot fabrication problems and help identify practical solutions.
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Keep tools and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
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Adjust to changing workloads and project priorities without compromising quality.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Previous experience in miscellaneous metals or structural metal fabrication.
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FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) experience; welding certification preferred.
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Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
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Strong measuring, layout, and metalworking skills.
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Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
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Effective time management and ability to handle multiple assignments.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks in an industrial setting.
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Dependable, team-oriented, and adaptable.
As published by lever · 10 questions · 8 written answers
Basics
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Pick from a list (2)
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization?
Written answers (8)
- Tell me about your experience fabricating miscellaneous metals like railings, stairs, ladders, or similar assemblies. What parts of the process have you personally handled from start to finish?
- How comfortable are you reading shop drawings and blueprints? Can you walk me through how you lay out a railing or stair project to make sure everything fits before welding?
- What welding processes do you use regularly, especially FCAW? Are you currently certified, and what material thicknesses are you used to welding?
- Describe a time when a fabrication issue came up—bad fit-up, drawing conflict, or tight deadline. How did you handle it while keeping quality and schedule on track?
- This role involves lifting heavy material, switching between jobs, and sometimes working overtime or Saturdays. Are you comfortable with that type of pace and schedule, and can you give an example from a past role?
- When is your availability to start?
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address