Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator
Description
Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Job Overview
We are looking for a skilled metal fabricator to build and assemble stairs, ladders, and other miscellaneous steel products from blueprints and shop drawings. This hands-on position involves preparing materials, fitting parts, welding, and finishing completed assemblies while maintaining quality and safety standards.
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 metal fabrication experience, preferably with miscellaneous structural steel.
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Experience with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW); welding certification is preferred.
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Ability to interpret detailed blueprints and shop drawings.
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Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial setting.
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Dependable, team-oriented approach to work.
Why Apply?
Join a supportive team with opportunities for long-term employment and benefits. If you have metal fabrication experience and enjoy hands-on work, apply today.
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- 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