Custom Job Shop Welder-Fabricator (MIG/GMAW & TIG/GTAW)

Job Description

Job Description

Custom, One‑Off Work — Not Production Welding

Step into a true job shop where every build is different. You’ll take a print, plan the approach, and carry a project from layout to final finish with minimal supervision. If you’re after repetitive, fixture-based runs, this isn’t that role.

A day in the shop

You’ll start by reviewing 2D drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and job travelers. You’ll measure and lay out parts, fit and tack assemblies, and select MIG (GMAW) as your primary process across carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless—with TIG (GTAW) used as needed. As you progress, you’ll verify dimensions, grind and clean welds to spec, and ensure every assembly meets structural and aesthetic requirements. You’ll wrap the day by updating the traveler, meeting safety/quality/scheduling expectations, and leaving your area clean and organized.

What you’ll do

• Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
• Use TIG (GTAW) as required
• Fit, tack, weld, and finish custom, non-repetitive assemblies end-to-end
• Fabricate sheet metal and structural components from prints
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and job travelers accurately
• Measure, lay out, and verify parts throughout each job
• Grind and clean welds to meet job specifications
• Operate standard shop tools (grinders, saws, drills, etc.)
• Maintain weld quality, appearance, and structural integrity
• Follow shop safety, quality, and scheduling requirements
• Keep your work area clean and organized

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in a job shop welding/fabrication environment
• Not a production-only background
• Strong MIG capability
• Experience with carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless
• Ability to read prints and weld symbols without assistance
• Excellent fit-up, layout, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working through changing jobs and priorities
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred

• TIG welding experience
• Welding certifications (AWS or similar)
• Experience working from incomplete or evolving prints
• Experience grinding welds for appearance or coating

How we assess

Your welding and fabrication skills will be tested during the interview process. Applicants must bring their required personal welding equipment to complete a hands-on weld/fabrication test.

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

Tools & technologies

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• 2D Drawings