Fabrication Associate - General Labor

Venturi Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision coverage

HSA options

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and PTO

EAP and well-being resources

Job summary

Venturi Supply is seeking a Fabrication Associate for its fabrication shop in Houston. You will create finished products from drawings and material lists, operate fabricating machines, and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Ideal candidates have a GED or high school diploma, basic math skills, and one year of fabrication experience. The role requires teamwork, problem solving, and ability to pass background checks and drug tests. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machinery, tools, gauging and fabrication.
• Able to read blueprints/drawings and follow written instructions.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 and basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong math and geometry fundamentals.
• Experience in a fabrication shop and reading tapes/measures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts per drawings and cut lists and perform finish welds.
• Interpret blueprints and sketches; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Read tape measures and gauges; verify material types per specs.
• Perform shop math, conversions, and dimensioning as required.
• Layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Gauging tools

Fabrication

MS Office 365

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Description

Venturi Supply is the parent company to a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies, proudly serving a wide range of industries. With deep local roots and national reach through the Venturi Supply platform, our mission is to deliver the critical materials, custom solutions, and reliable service our customers depend on.

At the heart of everything we do is our people. From the shop floor and counter to the job site and field, it’s our team’s expertise, commitment, and problem-solving mindset that set us apart. Their dedication fuels our service, drives our accuracy, and ensures every order is handled with care and urgency.

Backed by strategically located branches, a vast inventory, in-house fabrication capabilities, and decades of real-world experience, our teams connect infrastructure and industry to the essential resources they need to operate safely, efficiently, and successfully. We’re more than a distributor—we’re a trusted partner built on strong relationships, operational know-how, and a relentless focus on customer success.

Role Overview

The Fabrication Associate is responsible for creating finished products based on drawings and material cut lists provided by the Manufacturing Project Manager. This is a General Labor position in our fabrication shop.

Responsibilities

• Tacks material together and checks that layout is correct based on drawing and then finish welds material to create finished product.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches and to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
• Able to read a tape measure and gauges, type of materials according to specifications.
• Perform high mathematic shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
• Layout, measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
• Sets up and operating fabricating machines and knowledge of air/hand tools.
• Inspects parts for accuracy and produces quality products consistently.
• Additional project as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Education GED - High School Diploma.
• Technical knowledge of machinery, tools, gauging and fabrication.
• Role requires 1 year of fabrication experience.
• Computer literate; Proficient with MS Office 365.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate [written and verbal].
• Proven experience with quality control analysis.
• Basic knowledge of math and geometry.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Detailed oriented work style comfortable with multiple priorities being juggled while maintaining a consistent work approach.
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.

Benefits

We’re dedicated to our employees’ and their families’ health and well-being.

• Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Exceptional Health Coverage

• Two medical plans, including HSA-qualified, with virtual care.
• Dental and vision coverage, including kids' orthodontia.
• HRA reimbursement eligibility.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

Smart Financial Benefits

• 401(k) plan: Pre-tax and Roth options plus a generous employer matching contribution.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Enjoy 10 paid holidays and accrue PTO from your first day.
• Flexible workplace culture with career growth opportunities.

Wellness & Support

• Access a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support for you and your family.
• Resources to support mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Culture that Works for You

• Join a team that values integrity and innovation.
• Grow as a leader in industrial distribution with cutting-edge automation and supply chain solutions.
• Be part of a company that prioritizes people over profits.

Venturi Supply and its affiliated companies are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.