Wrought Iron Fabricator
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11207 (in person)
Position: Wrought Iron Fabricator
Energy Fencing Inc. is New York’s premier fencing company, proudly operating under the motto “With energy, anything is possible.” Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction drives us to deliver top-quality fencing installations, gates, and custom ironworks.
We are seeking an experienced Wrought Iron Fabricator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong welding and metal fabrication skills, experience working with ornamental iron and miscellaneous metals, and a commitment to producing exceptional craftsmanship. This role is responsible for fabricating custom gates, fences, railings, window guards, bollards, security barriers, and specialty metalwork for commercial, municipal, industrial, and residential projects.
The successful candidate must be able to read and interpret shop drawings, perform accurate layout and fit-up work, operate fabrication equipment safely, and maintain high standards of quality throughout the fabrication process. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in producing finished products that meet project specifications, customer expectations, and Energy Fencing's quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Metal Fabrication: Fabricate custom wrought iron fences, gates, railings, window guards, security barriers, bollards, decorative ironwork, and other miscellaneous metal products in accordance with approved shop drawings, project specifications, and company standards.
- Layout & Fit-Up: Measure, mark, cut, notch, cope, drill, and assemble metal components accurately to ensure proper fit, alignment, and dimensional compliance prior to welding and finishing.
- Welding & Assembly: Perform MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux Core (FCAW) welding on steel, aluminum, and miscellaneous metal components as required. Produce clean, structurally sound welds that meet quality and appearance standards.
- Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret shop drawings, fabrication details, blueprints, sketches, material schedules, and specifications to accurately fabricate products according to design requirements.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate fabrication equipment including welding machines, ironworkers, band saws, chop saws, drill presses, grinders, hydraulic presses, forklifts, and other shop tools necessary to complete fabrication activities.
- Metal Finishing: Grind, sand, polish, straighten, and prepare fabricated assemblies for galvanizing, powder coating, painting, or final installation. Ensure all finished products meet company quality and aesthetic standards.
- Quality Control: Inspect fabricated products throughout the manufacturing process to verify dimensions, weld quality, material accuracy, fit-up, functionality, and overall workmanship. Identify and correct deficiencies before products leave the shop.
- Material Handling & Inventory: Assist with receiving, organizing, storing, and tracking raw materials, hardware, and fabricated products. Verify material quantities and report shortages, defects, or discrepancies to management.
- Installation Support: Coordinate with field installation teams to ensure fabricated products are delivered complete, accurate, and ready for installation. Assist with field modifications and troubleshooting when required.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and care of welding equipment, fabrication machinery, hand tools, and shop equipment. Report repair needs and maintain equipment in safe working condition.
- Shop Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. Properly store materials, tools, and finished products while ensuring walkways and work areas remain safe and free of hazards.
- Safety Compliance: Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, hot work procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and safe material handling practices at all times. Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the fabrication shop.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with shop supervisors, project managers, estimators, and installation crews to ensure fabrication schedules, production goals, and project deadlines are achieved.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in wrought iron fabrication, miscellaneous metals fabrication, welding, or a related metalworking trade (required).
- Proven experience fabricating ornamental iron fences, gates, railings, window guards, security barriers, bollards, stair systems, and custom metal products.
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux Core (FCAW) welding processes.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, fabrication details, blueprints, material schedules, and project specifications.
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication techniques including layout, measuring, cutting, drilling, coping, fitting, assembly, grinding, and finishing.
- Experience operating fabrication equipment including welding machines, ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, hydraulic equipment, and other shop tools.
- Ability to accurately measure, fabricate, and assemble components while maintaining tight tolerances and high quality standards.
- Strong understanding of welding symbols, fabrication standards, material types, and fabrication best practices.
- Experience working with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and ornamental iron products preferred.
- Experience fabricating custom gates, automated gate systems, railings, fencing systems, and miscellaneous metal fabrications preferred.
- Ability to perform quality control inspections and identify fabrication or welding deficiencies before products leave the shop.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and productivity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team in a fast paced production environment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, welding safety requirements, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment preferred.
- AWS Welding Certification preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding fabrication work.
- English proficiency (required).
- Must be located in NYC or within 25 miles of Brooklyn, NY 11207.
- Ability to commute to Brooklyn, NY 11207 (required).
Authorized to work in the United States.
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Work Environment
- Shop-based fabrication environment.
- Occasional field measurements and installation support as needed.
- Fast-paced production environment with multiple ongoing projects.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $25–$30 per hour (commensurate with experience)
- Compensation Package: Overtime opportunities, performance bonus, yearly bonus
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (10 PTO days)
- Professional development opportunities
- Schedule
- 8-hour shifts
- Day shift, Monday–Friday
Energy Fencing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
