Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Fabricator (Structural & Miscellaneous Steel)

Location: Initial training in Raleigh, NC | Permanent location in Durham, NC (Moving July 2026)

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $25.00 / hour (Up to $26.00/hour based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Target Start Date: Mid-July 2026

Job Summary

We are seeking 6 to 7 skilled and motivated Fabricators to join our growing team. This is an exciting time to jump aboard, as our operations are expanding and relocating to a brand-new facility in Durham this July.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with provable structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication experience. You must be a master of layout fitting, possess strong blueprint reading skills, and have the flexibility to commute to Raleigh for the initial transition before settling into our permanent Durham plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Layout & Fitting: Perform precise layout, fitting, and assembly of structural and miscellaneous steel components based on technical drawings.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering specifications accurately to ensure exact fabrications.
• Welding & Fabrication: Utilize MIG and/or TIG welding techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum as required by project specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished workpieces to ensure compliance with strict industry standards and structural integrity.
• Material Handling: Safely handle, position, and align heavy steel components throughout the fabrication process.

Role Requirements

• Proven Experience: Direct experience working with structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals in a production or job shop environment.
• Technical Skills: Robust, provable skills in blueprint reading and layout fitting (candidates will be vetted for these skills).
• Welding Background: Strong proficiency in MIG or TIG welding; experience working with aluminum or stainless steel is highly valued.
• Commute Flexibility: Ability and willingness to drive to both Raleigh and Durham during the mid-summer facility relocation.
• Process Knowledge: A deep, fundamental understanding of how the overall fabrication process flows from raw material to finished product.

Preferred Qualifications ("Nice-to-Haves")

• Hands-on experience operating fabrication shop equipment, including:
  • Press brakes and shears
  • Band saws
  • CNC beam lines / fabrication equipment (e.g., Vortman )

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Steady hourly wages with room for growth based on performance and skill depth.
• Growth Opportunity: Be part of a major plant expansion and transition into a brand-new facility.
• Stable Schedule: Full-time hours with a clear, targeted onboarding timeline starting mid-July.