Fabricator

Fabricator at Goodwin Recruiting summary:

The Fabricator is responsible for independently laying out, fitting, and fabricating structural steel assemblies directly from industrial prints, ensuring high-quality finished products with minimal supervision. The role requires proficiency in welding techniques, blueprint reading, dimensional verification, and safety compliance in a production-focused environment. This position offers stable, long-term employment with benefits, paid training, and advancement opportunities in a safety-driven shop.

This role is for experienced fabricators who take ownership of layout, fit-up, and final quality. You’ll work directly from structural and industrial steel prints, make judgment calls on the floor, and fabricate assemblies with minimal supervision. If you’re comfortable being accountable for accuracy from print to finished product, this will feel like home.

Fabricator Benefits and Compensation:

• $25–$31/hour
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Health insurance options (multiple plans available)
• Dental coverage
• 1 week PTO
• PPE reimbursement
• Paid training opportunities for advancement
• Stable, long-term opportunity in a safety-driven shop

Fabricator Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of structural or industrial steel fabrication experience
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate directly from paper prints (36x24) without step-by-step direction
• Strong command of fabrication layout, fit-up, and dimensional verification
• Proficiency with FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes
• Ability to read and apply AWS weld symbols, bolt callouts, elevations, and connection details
• Consistent self-inspection and quality accountability
• Valid driver’s license
• Welding certification (or willingness to obtain)
• OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain)

Must haves:

• Independently lay out beams, plates, and structural connections from prints
• Verify dimensions and identify print conflicts before welding
• Make real-time decisions on fit-up, sequence, and weld approach
• Mark up or redline drawings to reflect corrections or clarifications
• Perform structural welding, grinding, finishing, and paint assist as needed
• Safely handle material using cranes, hoists, and forklifts
• Maintain a disciplined, safety-first work area

Fabricator Preferred Background & Skills:

• Structural steel shop experience with complex assemblies
• Comfort working from architectural drawings converted to steel fabrication prints
• Experience with flame cutting and material prep
• Strong judgment on when something is “technically acceptable” vs. “actually right”
• Steady work history with a production-focused mindset

Keywords:

structural steel fabrication, welding, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, blueprint reading, quality control, dimensional verification, industrial manufacturing, safety compliance