Job Opening: Fabricator Level 2
Company: Pro weld LLC
Role Summary
Pro weld LLC is seeking a skilled Fabricator Level 2 to join our team. The Fabricator Level 2 is a mid-level professional who operates with minimal daily supervision. This individual is highly proficient in reading complex blueprints, performing advanced layout and fit-up (including multi-part structural assemblies, staircases, and handrails), and executing code-quality welds.
You will be expected to maintain high production speeds and ensure tight quality control. Additionally, a Level 2 Fabricator naturally steps into a mentorship role for Level 1 fabricators. We are looking for a professional who owns the table, rather than just being a pair of hands following orders. The ideal candidate can look at a bundle of raw steel and a drawing, anticipate where the weld heat will pull the metal, plan their tacks accordingly, and deliver a perfectly square, code-compliant assembly on time.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advanced Layout & Fit-Up
- Independently lay out, fit, and tack complex assemblies from detailed shop drawings, including structural steel connections, moment frames, stair stringers, and architectural railings.
- Apply trade math to calculate pitches, degrees, and drop dimensions for accurate miscellaneous metal fit-ups.
- Build custom, reusable shop fixtures and jigs to maximize accuracy and efficiency on repetitive or high-volume production runs.
2. High-Standard Welding & Code Compliance
- Execute high-quality structural welds in multiple positions using GMAW (MIG)..
- Produce clean, structural welds that pass visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT), minimizing shop rework and grinding time.
- Properly prep and weld various steel shapes, heavy plate, and thinner gauge miscellaneous metals without warping or distortion.
3. Production Efficiency & Material Control
- Verify bills of materials (BOM) against shop drawings before cutting to catch detailing errors early.
- Plan cutting lists strategically to maximize raw material yield and minimize drops and scrap.
- Safely rig, balance, and flip massive weldments using overhead cranes, gantry systems, or forklifts.
4. Shop Leadership & Safety Mentorship
- Delegate basic prep tasks to Level 1 fabricators, verifying their cut lengths and tolerances before fitting.
- Actively model safe work habits, proper tool guard usage, and correct rigging practices across the shop floor.
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues (such as saw tracking or welder feed issues) and keep critical shop machinery running smoothly.
Performance Expectations
A Fabricator Level 2 is measured by their precision, self-reliance, and ability to keep the workflow moving without constant management intervention.
Baseline Expectations for this role include:
- Safety & Leadership: Maintain strict adherence to JHA standards and proactively step in to correct peer safety risks.
- Quality & Precision: Hold tolerances within ±1/16 inch on critical fits with zero layout or squaring errors.
- Efficiency & Production: Consistently meet or beat estimated shop hours on standard structural and miscellaneous jobs.
- Autonomy & Problem Solving: Work entirely from drawings and solve standard fit-up and warping issues independently.
Pro weld LLC offers opportunities for growth. As you master these baselines, you will have the opportunity to work toward Level 3 by leading tool-box talks, acting as the final QC check for the bay, identifying process improvements, and solving complex architectural conflicts on paper.
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Metal fabrication: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lexington, KY 40509 (Required)
Work Location: In person
