welder/fitter

ironworker

construction project manager

forklift operator

estimator

All-Things-Metal

Company: Kor-Fab (Subsidiary of All Things Metal)

Review:
I interviewed with my direct supervisor, who spoke highly about the company’s values, employee development, and opportunities for advancement. During the interview process, the company emphasized learning new equipment, growing skills, and moving up quickly. I was also told that while some projects require decorative, high-quality welds, much of the work does not require perfection.
Kor-Fab is a small company, and there are some positives. Employees receive gift cards for holidays and birthdays, and the CEO appears approachable and genuinely interested in employees’ families and overall well-being. The company culture at the executive level feels caring.
However, my day-to-day experience has been very different from what was communicated during the interview, particularly with management and 
operations.

Management
The biggest challenge is inconsistent and unclear management. Instructions are often not provided proactively, and asking questions to understand expectations or stay productive is discouraged. Even after more than a month, there was no clear system for accessing work orders, which resulted in downtime. When I asked for additional work, the response felt negative rather than supportive.
There is also noticeable inconsistency in how employees are treated. Expectations seem to depend on personal relationships rather than performance. For example, another newer employee has been late multiple times and called off frequently without consequence, while I was reprimanded for being late once. Similarly, differences in productivity and effort are overlooked for some employees while others are pushed to move faster with no recognition for consistent work ethic or reliability.
While the manager was personable during the interview, that same level of respect and consideration does not extend to day-to-day interactions, including understanding family or personal responsibilities.
Pay and Benefits
As a small company, benefits are limited and costly compared to larger employers. PTO must be conserved for unexpected shutdown days, as the company closes additional days and requires employees to use PTO or take unpaid time off. This will make planning vacations difficult. Also, expect not to be paid any holidays or closed days in the first 90 days of employment since you can’t use PTO you are accruing during that time. Compensation is also low for the level of physical labor and welding skill required. Promises of quick pay increases discussed during the interview have not materialized.

Work Conditions
The job involves significant heavy lifting with minimal assistance. Certain welds (vertical and overhead) are not allowed unless employees test on their own time, unpaid. Additionally, shop prints are difficult to read due to small details, which slows work and increases the chance of errors.

Overall
Kor-Fab has potential, and leadership at the top appears to care about employees. However, inconsistent management, unclear expectations, limited benefits, and pay that does not align with the work make it a challenging environment. Improvements in management communication, fairness, compensation transparency, and operational structure would significantly improve the employee experience.



	All Things Metal is an exceptional workplace! The management team and owner genuinely value their employees. My career at All Things Metal has not only improved my professional skills but also significantly enhanced my communication abilities. All Things Metal invests considerable effort in creating  ‘Iron Strong Relationships’ through various company and family events. ATM is on a continuous journey of improvement, marked by new expansions and growth in the automation and fabrication departments. The company’s recent acquisition of machinery is an example of our commitment to expanding quality and production capabilities. We’ve made significant strides in automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and morale. As we continue our growth trajectory new employment opportunities are opening. Us ATM employees take immense pride in being part of this ‘Iron Strong Team'. I wholeheartedly recommend All Things Metal to anyone enthusiastic about enriching their professional experience and personal growth.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good people who own the company

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working conditions! A very primitive workplace! All work is outside in extreme heat with only a few very small 20 inch fans in shop bays. Only restrooms are 3 porta-pottys outside in direct sun, about 125+ temperature inside and strong stench!! It's like a stinky sauna!!! The gavel in the yard is so beat down there's almost 2 inches of brown dust on top of gravel, which makes the whole place dusty from trucks and forklifts running around. Inside the office is clean and air conditioned tho!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly and good people to be around. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Extremely hot, dusty, and that is what makes the job so stressful.

All Things Metal is a great place to work. They really care about their team who has voted them a Best Place to Work in Arizona 8x. They are striving to create opportunities for their team members that are true contributors (slackers don't last long), but it isn't all focused on production. They do multiple company events each year to bring together team members families. They really do work hard so they can play hard. They are very accommodating for any family needs and strongly encourage time with family.

They are currently building a new shop that will be top notch. Current facilities aren't great, but just wait. By the end of 2026 they will have some beautiful facilities.

This was my first welding job. The company treats you well and always tries to make it family oriented. While this company gives you good experience straight out of welding school, the pay and workload is discouraging and repetitive. The company has 2 sister companies that pass their workload onto the shop welders. Most of that workload is the same piece over and over again. piece over and over again. Also to add, Also, to add, most you can make as a welder here is $24/hr while doing the same work as some welders making $40/hr.  Great first or second welding job. Not great for in the long run. 

Management from the top down sincerely cares about the employees. There is definitely room for advancement, especially if you show drive and effort.  Will you work hard? Yep! So, if you are one that would rather sit around and complain about things this probably isn't the place for you. If you are looking for a respectful company with morals, that cares about your personal and professional growth, this might be a good fit for you. 

Begins with a safety meeting related to current job assignments.  Determine the type of tools to use, layout and plan the sequence of tasks.  Work both indoors and outdoors at physically demanding tasks that often require heavy lifting and sometime climbing.  Worked fulltime with overtime if required to meet construction deadlines. Worked independently.

The job itself is very hot, very dirty, very unfulfilling. Management was horrible during my time at atm. They couldn’t seem to figure out work flow or how to organize material. It was a mess trying to get production flowing and to stay flowing consistently. Some of the more tenured employees are a little pompous and full of themselves. The pay is very low for the industry. 

I love being a part of the All Things Metal family! We are truly a company that does the right thing and is passionate about our work, employees & customers. I know this sounds like a sales pitch for us but I really enjoy coming to work and feel like I am a part of something great!

I arrived at work at 5:00.  First thing I would do was open shop doors 
and put crew trucks in yard.
I built gates and fences and columns.
The management was easy to work with.
I liked my coworkers
I enjoyed working with steel.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Welder/fitter 6 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Ironworker 2 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Construction project manager 4 salaries reported	$80,000 per year
Forklift operator 6 salaries reported	$21.08 per hour
Estimator 2 salaries reported	$80,000 per year

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