Shift Lead - Fabricator / Welder

Laborup•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Shift Lead - Fabricator / Welder for our custom metal fabrication shop serving commercial and industrial projects throughout the Nashville region. This is a fabricator-first leadership role where you’ll read blueprints, lay out parts, fit complex weldments, and perform MIG welding on custom builds while helping lead the 2nd shift. We’re looking for someone who brings strong fabrication and blueprint experience to the floor and can serve as a steady, dependable presence for the team. You’ll help set the pace within your production pod, maintain quality standards, catch issues before they become problems, and keep projects moving from layout through final fabrication. Along with producing quality work yourself, you’ll help drive tempo, accountability, and output across the shift by keeping priorities clear and helping the team stay productive and on track.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three or more years fabrication experience
Strong MIG welding experience
Read fabrication blueprints and weld symbols
Experience laying out and fitting weldments
Forklift or overhead crane experience

Nice To Haves

TIG welding experience
Welding or fabrication technology certification
Job shop fabrication experience
Comfortable using basic computer systems
Experience leading fabrication projects
Strong dimensional inspection experience

Responsibilities

Help provide a steady leadership presence on 2nd shift, keeping work organized and helping drive tempo, accountability, quality, and output.
Help keep priorities clear, identify bottlenecks or fabrication issues early, and keep projects moving through the shop.
Lay out parts accurately from fabrication blueprints.
Fit and tack assemblies before final welding.
Weld tubing, plate, and structural assemblies.
Verify dimensions using measuring tools before final completion.
Identify defects early and correct fabrication issues.
Blend welds to meet finished quality requirements.
Safely move materials using cranes and forklifts.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment.