Fabricator

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is assisting a premier industrial equipment manufacturer in the Greater Cleveland area with a Custom Fabricator role on 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The position focuses on manual construction and assembly of specialized machinery components, emphasizing high-quality TIG welding and precision fabrication from raw steel to custom assemblies.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret blueprints, fabricate complex parts, and collaborate with engineering to ensure

Qualifications

• Significant experience with TIG welding on stainless steel.
• Proven ability to build custom machinery and assemblies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Interest in non-repetitive, custom fabrication work.
• Willing to cross-train across production areas.
• Reliable work ethic and detail-oriented mindset.
• Provide own basic fabrication hand tools as required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom components and build complex machinery from the ground up.
• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components.
• Execute complex one-off jobs based on unique engineering specifications and blueprints.
• Operate standard shop equipment including saws, grinders, and various hand tools.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure accuracy of finished assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure shop safety.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities to support different stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect finished welds and fabricated parts for quality and dimensional accuracy.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Custom fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Detail-oriented

Tool familiarity

Job description

Title:

Custom Fabricator

Shift:

1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Salary:

$24.00 - $34.00 per hour based on experience

Who we are:

Our client is a premier industrial equipment manufacturer in the Greater Cleveland area with over 60 years of experience in custom engineering. They specialize in designing and building turn-key parts washing systems and automation for global industries, including automotive and fastener manufacturing. They are currently expanding their fabrication team to meet the demands of several high-profile custom projects.

The Role:

This role is responsible for the manual construction and assembly of specialized industrial machinery components. This role exists to transform raw steel materials into precise, one-off custom assemblies that meet rigorous engineering standards.

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate custom components and build complex machinery from the ground up
• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components
• Execute complex one-off jobs based on unique engineering specifications and blueprints
• Operate standard shop equipment including saws, grinders, and various hand tools
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure accuracy of finished assemblies
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure shop safety
• Participate in cross-training opportunities to support different stages of the manufacturing process
• Inspect finished welds and fabricated parts for quality and dimensional accuracy

Reporting Relationships:

This role reports directly to the Shop Manager and works alongside a team of experienced machinists and assemblers.

About You:

• Possess significant experience with TIG welding on stainless steel
• Demonstrate proven expertise in building custom machinery and mechanical assemblies
• Exhibit a strong ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Show a passion for custom, non-repetitive work and problem-solving
• Maintain a desire to learn new skills and cross-train in different areas of production
• Bring a reliable work ethic and a detail-oriented mindset to every project
• Provide own basic fabrication hand tools as required for the role

Next Steps:

If you are a skilled craftsman who enjoys the challenge of custom, one-off fabrication projects, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Work is performed in a standard industrial manufacturing environment

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