Mechanical Shop Fabricator
$30 - $38 per hourDeFabCo Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Shop Fabricator – Lead Stainless Steel Fabrication and Precision Welding
Job Overview
- Company: DeFabCo Inc.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $30 to $38+ per hour (Based on experience).
- Location: Columbus, OH.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.
The Opportunity
You will join a premier industrial team, executing complex custom fabrication and precision welding projects that keep essential industries running. This role offers the stability of a 50+ year family-owned legacy combined with modern technical training and clear paths for professional advancement. You will play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for safety and high-caliber metal craftsmanship in an advanced shop environment.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Perform precise layout and fitup for complex stainless steel weldments to meet exact project specifications.
- Execute high-quality TIG and MIG welds primarily on stainless steel materials.
- Program and operate laser cutting machinery to streamline component fabrication.
- Interpret complex blueprints and structural drawings to create accurate material takeoffs.
- Conduct thorough quality checks on finished assemblies to ensure structural and aesthetic integrity.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area in strict compliance with company standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in metal layout, fitup, laser programming, and welding.
- Proven expertise in TIG and MIG welding, with extensive experience working with stainless steel.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work directly from detailed engineering blueprints.
- Strong skills in performing material takeoffs accurately from technical drawings.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety and precision standards in a fast-paced shop environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Prior trade school completion or technical fabrication certifications.
- Experience operating automated CNC fabrication equipment and modern laser systems.
- Advanced background in industrial mechanical and custom shop manufacturing routines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with additional earning potential through performance and overtime.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring dedicated company matching contributions.
- Annual profit-sharing bonus program based on overall company performance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and optical insurance coverage for you and your family.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage options for financial security.
- Generous paid vacation time and paid company holidays.
About Us
DeFabCo Inc. is a family-owned and operated leader in industrial mechanical services, built on a 50+ year legacy of quality and safety. We offer a supportive, team-oriented shop culture where technical expertise is recognized and long-term career growth is actively supported. Learn more at
DeFabCo Inc. 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.
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