About Winsor Fireform
Winsor Fireform is a custom manufacturing company that creates high-quality porcelain enamel signage, architectural graphics, public art, interpretive panels, and custom fabricated products for architects, designers, contractors, agencies, museums, parks, transit systems, and organizations around the world.Our work becomes part of the built environment and is made to last for decades. That means craftsmanship, accuracy, teamwork, and pride matter every day.We are not a repetitive production-line shop. Every project is different, and our team takes pride in solving problems, learning new skills, and producing exceptional work.
The Role
We are looking for a dependable, skilled Welder / Metal Fabricator to join our production team in Tumwater, Washington.
This is a hands-on fabrication role focused primarily on welding and assembling custom metal components for architectural signage, public art, interpretive panels, and other fabricated products.
This is not a heavy-equipment repair, field welding, or machinery maintenance position. Most of the work involves welding corners and seams on fabricated sheet-metal pans, building steel and aluminum frames, fitting components, and completing other light-to-medium fabrication work in our shop.
Every project is different. We are looking for someone who takes pride in clean, accurate work and can become a dependable member of a small production team.
What You’ll Do
- Weld corners and seams on fabricated sheet-metal pans
- Fabricate steel and aluminum frames from shop drawings and dimensions
- Measure, cut, fit, clamp, and square components prior to welding
- Perform MIG and/or TIG welding depending on the project
- Grind, clean, and finish welds where appearance or fit is important
- Drill holes and prepare mounting points and hardware locations
- Check completed assemblies for dimensions, squareness, fit, and overall quality
- Assist with other metal fabrication and production work as needed
- Maintain welding equipment and fabrication tools
- Keep the fabrication area clean, organized, and safe
- Communicate proactively when drawings, dimensions, materials, or instructions are unclear
- Help identify ways to reduce rework, improve quality, and make fabrication more efficient
What Success Looks Like
In your first 30 days, success means learning our products, fabrication standards, equipment, safety procedures, and expectations while demonstrating reliability and consistent workmanship.
Over time, success means you can take a shop drawing or set of dimensions, plan the fabrication process, build the required assembly accurately, and complete your work with minimal oversight.
We want someone the production team can rely on to produce clean, square, properly fitting fabricated components that are ready for the next stage of production.
What We’re Looking For
Unlike some of our general production positions, prior welding experience is required for this role.
Formal welding certifications are not required. We care more about whether you can consistently produce clean, accurate work.
Strong candidates will have:
- Prior MIG and/or TIG welding experience
- Experience with metal fabrication, fitting, and assembly
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Ability to work from basic shop drawings and dimensions
- Ability to cut, fit, clamp, and square fabricated assemblies
- Understanding of basic welding techniques and heat distortion
- Good attention to weld appearance and finish quality
- Comfort using grinders, drills, saws, clamps, and common fabrication tools
- Strong attention to detail
- Good safety habits
- Reliability and consistent attendance
- Ability to work independently once a project is explained
- Willingness to ask questions when something does not look right
- A team-oriented attitude
Helpful experience includes:
- Sheet-metal fabrication
- Steel frame fabrication
- Aluminum fabrication
- Architectural or ornamental metalwork
- Sign fabrication
- Public art fabrication
- Custom manufacturing
- Grinding and cosmetic weld finishing
- Working from shop drawings
Candidates may be asked to complete a short hands-on welding and fabrication test as part of the interview process.
Physical Requirements
This is an active shop role. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday
- Safely handle metal components and fabrication materials
- Work safely around welding equipment, grinders, saws, drills, and other production equipment
- Follow PPE and shop safety procedures at all times
How We Work
We take craftsmanship and quality seriously, but we also believe strong teams communicate early.
If something does not look right—a dimension is questionable, a drawing is unclear, a part is not fitting correctly, or a mistake has been made—we want it surfaced quickly so the team can solve the problem before it creates additional rework.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, asks questions when needed, helps teammates, and cares about producing something they are proud to put their name behind.
Why Work at Winsor Fireform?
Winsor Fireform is a custom manufacturing company that creates high-quality porcelain enamel signage, architectural graphics, public art, interpretive panels, and custom fabricated products for architects, designers, contractors, agencies, museums, parks, transit systems, and organizations around the world.
Our work becomes part of public spaces, trails, transit systems, museums, campuses, architectural environments, and cultural landmarks.
We offer:
- Diverse custom fabrication projects rather than repetitive production welding
- Primarily indoor, shop-based work
- Regular weekday hours
- A small team where your work is visible and important
- Opportunities to expand your fabrication skills
- Interesting projects that require craftsmanship and problem-solving
- A culture built around quality, accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing company
Compensation & Benefits
- $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience and fabrication ability
- Medical insurance, with 75% of the employee premium subsidized by the company
- Dental insurance available, employee-paid if elected
- Vision insurance available, employee-paid if elected
- SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3%
- Paid time off / vacation benefits
- Overtime opportunities may be available during large projects and peak production periods
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief note describing your welding and fabrication experience.
We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy building things, take pride in clean workmanship, and want a stable shop-based fabrication position working on a variety of custom projects.
Applicants must be able to commute to Tumwater, Washington, or relocate prior to starting employment.
Winsor Fireform is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Tumwater, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
