Senior Fabricator – Level 2 (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About The Position

Top Metal Solutions is seeking highly experienced and dependable individuals to join our team as a Senior Fabricator - Level 2. This position is designed for advanced fabricators capable of independently managing complex fabrication projects while supporting production efficiency, fixture development, and workflow consistency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Senior Fabricator - Level 2, you will play a key role in structural fabrication, custom production projects, fixture development, and fabrication troubleshooting. This role requires advanced layout and fitting abilities, precision fabrication knowledge, and the ability to maintain high production and quality standards with minimal supervision. We are looking for professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, understand manufacturing processes, and contribute positively to a high-performance fabrication team. The Senior Fabricator - Level 2 is responsible for performing advanced fabrication, layout, fitting, and assembly work on structural and custom metal components while maintaining tight tolerances, production efficiency, and fabrication quality. This position requires the ability to independently complete fabrication projects from blueprint interpretation through final assembly while supporting workflow improvements, fixture development, and repeatable production processes. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting abilities, advanced fitting experience, and the capability to support less experienced fabricators when needed.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of fabrication experience required
Advanced blueprint reading and fabrication layout skills required
Strong understanding of fabrication sequence, distortion control, and tolerance management
High-level fitting and assembly squaring experience required
Ability to fabricate complete assemblies independently from start to finish
Strong experience building fixtures, templates, and production jigs
Advanced GMAW and FCAW-G welding experience required
Ability to identify and resolve fit-up, dimensional, and fabrication issues
Strong troubleshooting and production problem-solving abilities
Ability to maintain high production consistency and fabrication quality
Strong attention to detail, workflow efficiency, and craftsmanship
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, distortion control, and fabrication sequencing
Ability to fit and weld complete assemblies independently
Strong production mindset and problem-solving abilities required
Consistent quality and production output required
Strong work ethic, reliability, and leadership mentality
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs regularly
Ability to bend, kneel, push, pull, and work in a physically demanding environment
Ability to work safely around fabrication machinery and welding equipment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in structural or custom fabrication environments preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Experience supporting production workflow improvements
Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced fabricators
Experience with structural steel fabrication projects
Forklift experience is a plus
Welding certifications are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Read and interpret complex fabrication drawings and blueprints
Perform advanced layout, fitting, and fabrication work while maintaining tight tolerances
Fabricate racks, containers, structural assemblies, and custom production components
Build, modify, and improve production fixtures, templates, and fabrication jigs
Identify and correct dimensional, squareness, and fit-up issues during fabrication
Perform GMAW and FCAW-G welding as required for fabrication projects
Support production efficiency through proper setup and fabrication planning
Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and assembly issues on the production floor
Maintain fabrication standards, workflow consistency, and repeatability
Support and guide less experienced fabricators when needed
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements