Custom Fabricator / Metalworker
About The Position
Harlequin is looking for an experienced Custom Fabricator / Metalworker to join our production team at our Farmingdale, NY workshop. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary fabrication position rather than a dedicated welding role. While strong metal fabrication and welding skills are important, our projects require a wide variety of materials, techniques, and fabrication methods. One week you may be fabricating and welding a custom steel structure, while the next may involve assembling a retail display, integrating LED lighting, building a scenic element, modifying an existing fixture, preparing components for installation, or helping solve an unusual fabrication challenge. We are looking for someone who enjoys this variety and has a broad range of practical fabrication skills. The ideal candidate is a problem-solving fabricator who can look at a drawing or finished design intent, understand how something needs to be built, and work with our technical and production teams to turn it into a high-quality finished product.
Requirements
- Professional experience in custom fabrication, metal fabrication, scenic fabrication, exhibit fabrication, or a similar hands-on environment
- Strong metal fabrication skills
- MIG/TIG welding experience
- Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication
- Ability to accurately measure, cut, fit, and assemble fabricated components
- Ability to read and work from technical/shop drawings
- Comfortable operating common fabrication and shop equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability
- Ability to work accurately while maintaining production schedules
- Comfortable working on custom projects where the fabrication process may need to be developed as the project progresses
- Willingness and ability to work across different fabrication disciplines rather than specializing in only one area
Nice To Haves
- Architectural or decorative metalwork
- Scenic fabrication
- Exhibit fabrication
- Retail display or store fixture fabrication
- LED lighting and low-voltage wiring
- Soldering and basic electrical assembly
- Acrylic and plastic fabrication
- Woodworking or basic millwork
- Hardware installation and mechanical assembly
- Prototyping and model making
- On-site installation
- Rigging or installation of fabricated elements
Responsibilities
- Fabricate custom metal components and assemblies from shop drawings, sketches, and specifications
- MIG and TIG weld steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
- Measure, cut, drill, bend, fit, weld, grind, and finish metal components
- Fabricate frames, structures, brackets, supports, furniture, retail fixtures, display components, and other custom pieces
- Read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings
- Determine practical fabrication and assembly methods for custom and one-off projects
- Work with a variety of materials beyond metal as projects require
- Assemble custom displays, fixtures, scenic elements, and other fabricated components
- Build or modify scenic and decorative elements
- Perform mechanical assembly and installation of hardware, fasteners, hinges, brackets, and other components
- Build jigs and fixtures when required
- Grind, dress, and finish fabricated components to a high visual standard
- Identify fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions with the production and technical teams
- Assist other areas of the workshop when projects require additional fabrication support
- Participate in prototypes, first-time builds, and modifications
- Occasionally assist with on-site installations, modifications, and troubleshooting
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
