Metal Fabricator – Signage & Welds (On-Site)

Gable; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gable is seeking a Fabricator to produce high-quality metal components, frames, and signage assemblies. You will read shop drawings and work orders, perform cutting, grinding, and welding, and help ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.

The role requires safety-minded individuals capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to operate welding equipment and related tools, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the Fabrication Team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years metal fabrication, welding, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow shop drawings, fabrication prints, work orders, and written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely operate common fabrication tools and equipment, including welding equipment, grinders, saws, drills, and other shop tools.
• Experience with aluminum, steel, and other fabrication materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, shop drawings, prints, and instructions to plan fabrication steps, material needs, and tool requirements.
• Fabricate signage components and related metal assemblies by cutting, grinding, fitting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Perform MIG welding, brazing, and metal cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for welding, then set up, align, assemble, and tack components for final fabrication.
• Repair fabricated components and metal signage as needed using appropriate welding and fabrication techniques.
• Build up worn or defective surfaces and complete rework as required to meet production and quality standards.
• Cut up or dismantle obsolete signage and scrap materials when directed.
• Support downstream production needs by preparing completed fabricated parts for handoff, staging, or next-step processing.
• Inspect completed work before release to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and communicate drawing discrepancies, missing information, material shortages, or production issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety focused

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Saws

Drills

Tape measures / squares / levels

Job description

Gable is seeking a Fabricator to produce high-quality metal components, frames, and signage assemblies. You will read shop drawings and work orders, perform cutting, grinding, and welding, and help ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.

The role requires safety-minded individuals capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to operate welding equipment and related tools, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with the Fabrication Team