Commercial & Residential Lead Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial & Residential Lead Fabricator – Lead Metal Fabrication Projects with All Weather Contractors

Job Overview

• Company: All Weather Contractors
• Salary/Pay Rate: $30 to $36 per hour, plus the opportunity to work prevailing wage jobs as well as ESOP.
• Location: Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Multi-Family Housing, Townhomes, Apartments, and Commercial Properties
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License, AWS Certification

The Opportunity

You will serve as a key technical leader guiding metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and repair projects across commercial and multi-family sites. This role allows you to combine advanced technical craftsmanship with hands-on crew leadership to mentor team members and deliver high-quality custom metalwork. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, structural integrity, and dedicated teamwork.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to team members on advanced fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
• Interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine exact fabrication dimensions and material needs.
• Fabricate, fit, weld, and assemble structural metal components, including stairs, railings, fencing, and gates.
• Measure, cut, drill, grind, and finish steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials using specialized shop equipment.
• Apply creative problem-solving to overcome nonstandard field fabrication challenges and execute practical structural solutions.
• Inspect finished metal assemblies for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, structural integrity, and project compliance.
• Communicate work progress, technical requirements, and material needs directly with division leadership and project managers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Driver's License and AWS Certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of advanced hands-on experience in metal fabrication, fitting, structural welding, and repair.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various welding processes across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials.
• Advanced capability to independently read and interpret blueprints, fabrication schematics, and project specifications.
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor, including standing for up to 8 hours daily and lifting up to 70 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Proven history of mentoring, guiding, or supervising welders, fabricators, and shop helpers.
• Extensive background taking precise field measurements for nonstandard architectural fabrication challenges.
• Demonstrated experience managing property maintenance or multi-family renovation fabrication workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with competitive hourly pay rates.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance options.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and access to prevailing wage projects.
• Life and disability insurance coverage to protect you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Continuous career advancement and paid professional safety and technical training.

About Us

All Weather Contractors is a premier general contractor delivering quality property maintenance, renovation, and construction services across multi-family and commercial properties. We offer a supportive culture where hard work is recognized, team members are valued, and employees are given clear opportunities to advance.

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All Weather Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.