Fabrication Support Specialist

L&N Metal Works; Town of Gillett (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

L&N Metal Works is hiring a Fabrication Support Specialist in Gillett, WI. This full-time, on-site role supports fabrication, welding, production, laser cutting, forming, and quality control. Expect to assist with material prep, basic welding, and part verification to keep production flowing smoothly.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic welding/fabrication experience, with opportunities to learn across multiple shop processes and advance over time.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and use measurement tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and strong work ethic expected.
• Reliable attendance in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety-conscious with attention to detail; able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, deburring, and part preparation.
• Support machine operators with setups, staging materials, and part verification.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks as assigned.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Conduct basic quality checks using measurement tools and document results.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) preparation and part verification.
• Package items for shipping.
• Move materials and parts throughout the shop to support workflow.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic welding tools

Job description

Overview

Full Time On-Site Gillett, WI • Pay: $18-22 per hour, based on experience

About Us

At L&N Metal Works, we’re more than a fabrication shop—we’re a proud, family-owned team shaping steel into precision parts, structural projects, and custom designs for manufacturers and beyond. With advanced equipment including tube and plate lasers, press brakes, and robotic and laser welding, our craftsmanship sets the standard. We’re hiring a Fabrication Support Specialist to help keep production moving, support our operators, and ensure parts flow smoothly through the shop. This is a hands-on role that plays an important part in maintaining quality and efficiency throughout the shop.

Why Join Us

• Family-owned, team-focused environment
• Clean, organized shop with modern equipment
• Clear training path and long-term stability
• Work that directly supports high-quality manufacturing

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday: Overtime as needed
• Enjoy three-day weekends when overtime isn’t required

Position Summary

The Fabrication Support Specialist provides hands-on support across fabrication, welding, production, laser cutting, forming, and quality control. This role assists with material preparation, basic welding and fabrication tasks, part finishing, operator support, and quality checks to keep production flowing efficiently. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, learning new processes, and contributing to multiple areas of the shop.

• Assist with fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, deburring, and part preparation
• Support machine operators with setups, staging materials, and part verification
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks as assigned
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Conduct basic quality checks using measurement tools and document results
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) preparation and part verification
• Package items for shipping
• Move materials and parts throughout the shop to support workflow

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic welding or fabrication experience (school or prior work)
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Safety-minded with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Preferred

• Experience in a fabrication or welding shop
• Familiarity with common fabrication tools such as saws, grinders, sanders, or similar shop equipment
• Basic understanding of quality checks or inspection processes
• Forklift and overhead hoist experience (or willingness to be trained)

What This Role Offers

• Clear training path with opportunities to grow into welding, QC, or machine operation
• Hands-on involvement with modern equipment such as tube and fiber lasers, press brakes, tube bending equipment, laser welding, and robotic welding
• Variety in daily tasks and work across multiple fabrication processes
• Stable, long-term career path in a growing, family-owned company
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill level

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance