Metal Fabricator

Description


Metal Fabricator

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

TiFab is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to support the production of tanks, piping, pressure vessel components, and assemblies used by defense and oil & gas customers. You'll
shape and prepare high-alloy materials-including titanium and nickel alloys-using forming equipment, layout tools, and precision measurement techniques. This role is ideal for a fabricator who takes pride in craftsmanship, understands the importance of accuracy, and enjoys collaborating with welding and machining teams to deliver high-quality components.

What You'll Do

• Interpret 2D drawings, blueprints, and BOMs

• Lay out parts to precise dimensions for fabrication and assembly

• Perform forming operations using brake presses, plate rolls, drill presses, and other shop equipment

• Work with titanium, high-nickel alloys, and other exotic materials

• Collaborate closely with welders and machinists to ensure proper fit-up

• Monitor job progress and adjust work to stay on schedule

• Maintain high standards of quality control throughout fabrication

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements

• Prepare components for welding, including cutting, forming, drilling, and related tasks

• Must Have Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of fabrication experience (custom fabrication strongly preferred)

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings

• Experience operating forming equipment

• Knowledge of weld symbols and fabrication standards

• High school diploma or GED (technical training a plus)

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with pressure vessels or ASME fabrication

• Ability to work with titanium and nickel alloys, or willingness to learn

• Aerospace or defense fabrication background

• Advanced layout and measurement experience

• Experience working on large or complex assemblies

Who You Are

• A hands-on fabricator with strong attention to precision and detail

• Comfortable working with high-alloy and exotic materials

• Able to visualize fabrication and assembly sequences

• A collaborative communicator who works well with welders and machinists

• Organized, reliable, and committed to producing quality work

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $27 - $34 per hour

• Shift: Mon-Thurs (6:30 AM - 3:30 PM), Fri (6-hour shift)

• Travel: Possible for commercial jobs (per diem available)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO