Fabricator – Level 1 (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About The Position

Top Metal Solutions is seeking highly skilled and dependable individuals to join our team as a Precision Fabricator - Level 1. This position is ideal for experienced fabricators who can work independently, interpret fabrication drawings accurately, and support production operations with precision and consistency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Precision Fabricator, you will play a critical role in building structural assemblies, production fixtures, racks, containers, and custom fabrication projects. This role requires advanced fabrication knowledge, strong layout and fitting skills, and the ability to complete projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. We are looking for professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, understand fabrication standards, and contribute positively to a high-performance production environment. The Precision Fabricator - Level 1 is responsible for performing advanced fabrication, fitting, layout, and assembly work on structural and custom metal components while maintaining tight tolerances, production quality, and workflow efficiency. This position requires strong blueprint reading skills, fixture and template fabrication experience, and the ability to independently complete fabrication projects from layout through final assembly. The ideal candidate is capable of identifying dimensional issues before production, maintaining assembly squareness, and supporting repeatable manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of fabrication experience required
Strong blueprint reading and fabrication layout skills required
Experience maintaining tight tolerances and assembly squareness
Ability to fit and fabricate complete assemblies independently
Experience building templates, fixtures, and production jigs
Strong understanding of fabrication sequence and material flow
Experience with GMAW and FCAW-G welding processes required
Ability to identify and resolve fit-up and dimensional issues
Strong attention to detail, workflow efficiency, and craftsmanship
Ability to support repeatable production fabrication processes
Strong work ethic, reliability, and problem-solving mentality
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in structural or custom metal fabrication environments preferred
Experience building fixtures and templates for repetitive production work
Experience supporting production workflow improvements
Experience with structural steel fabrication projects
Forklift experience is a plus
Welding certifications are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints accurately
Fabricate racks, containers, frames, and structural assemblies with precision
Perform layout, fitting, squaring, and assembly of fabricated components
Maintain tight tolerances and dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication processes
Build, modify, and improve templates, fixtures, and production jigs
Perform GMAW and FCAW-G welding as required for fabrication projects
Complete small fabrication projects independently from layout to final assembly
Identify fit-up, dimensional, or fabrication issues before production
Support production efficiency and repeatability through fixture and workflow improvements
Work closely with production and fabrication teams to improve manufacturing processes
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements