Fabricator / Welder

Zephyr Equipment, LLC; Town of Orchard Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Hands-on project work

Small team environment

Growth opportunities

Orchard Park, NY location

Job summary

Zephyr Equipment, LLC in Orchard Park, NY is seeking a skilled fabricator/welder to join our manufacturing team. You will build custom bulk material handling equipment—from raw steel to finished products—on a wide range of assemblies.

You’ll perform MIG welding, with TIG and laser welding as pluses, read and interpret engineering drawings, and operate shop equipment such as plasma/laser cutters and CNC press brakes. Expect a hands-on role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in metal fabrication and/or welding (2+ years preferred).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and shop prints.
• Proficiency with MIG welding; TIG and laser welding experience is a plus.
• Experience with layout, fitting, and assembly of steel structures.
• Comfortable operating plasma/laser cutters, CNC press brake, forming equipment, and standard shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Welding certifications are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate structural and sheet metal components from engineering drawings.
• MIG, TIG, and laser welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Operate plasma and laser cutters, CNC press brake, forming equipment, saws, grinders, drill press, and other shop equipment.
• Assemble and fit sub-assemblies and final equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• Work with the engineering team to resolve fit-up and fabrication questions.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Laser welding

Shop drawings

Layout & fitting

Attention to detail

Tools

Plasma cutters

Laser cutters

CNC press brake

Forming equipment

Grinders

Job description

We're looking for a skilled fabricator/welder to join our manufacturing team. You'll build custom bulk material handling equipment — dust collectors, conveyors, hoppers, valves, and complete systems — from raw steel to finished product. Every project is different and built to order, so you'll work on a wide variety of assemblies across dozens of industries.

What You'll Do

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate structural and sheet metal components from engineering drawings
• MIG, TIG, and laser welding on mild steel and stainless steel
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols
• Operate plasma and laser cutters, CNC press brake, forming equipment, saws, grinders, drill press, and other shop equipment
• Assemble and fit sub-assemblies and final equipment
• Maintain quality standards and dimensional tolerances
• Work with the engineering team to resolve fit-up and fabrication questions

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in metal fabrication and/or welding (2+ years preferred)
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and shop prints
• Proficiency with MIG welding; TIG and laser welding experience is a plus
• Experience with layout, fitting, and assembly of steel structures
• Comfortable operating plasma/laser cutters, CNC press brake, forming equipment, and standard shop tools
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Welding certifications are a plus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Hands-on work building custom equipment — no two projects are the same
• Small team environment where your work has a direct impact
• Growth opportunity with a company that's scaling up
• Orchard Park, NY location — easy commute, no city traffic