Rails & Misc Metals Fabricator — Weld, Blueprint Layout

Hanover Iron Works Inc; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Iron Works, Inc. is seeking a skilled Rails and Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator to join our team. You will read blueprints to assemble guardrails and handrails, select material, and prep for fit-up in a fast-paced fabrication shop.

The role emphasizes welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and precise layout to meet project specs. The position requires operating multiple fabrication tools, reading blueprints, and collaborating with QC to ensure rails meet standards before finishing.

Qualifications

• Experience using tape measures and hand tools.
• Knowledge of various tools for fabrication and layout.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operator manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions.
• Ability to use basic math and geometry.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing schedule and switch from job to job.

Responsibilities

• MIG, TIG, and Stick Weld.
• Read, understand, and lay out in accordance with blueprints.
• Operate cold saw, band saw, pipe notcher and grinder.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits.
• Use jigs, welding torches and hand tools.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Layout tools

Tools

Cold saw

Band saw

Pipe notcher

Grinder

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Hanover Iron Works, Inc. is seeking a skilled Rails and Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator to join our team. You will read blueprints to assemble guardrails and handrails, select material, and prep for fit-up in a fast-paced fabrication shop.

The role emphasizes welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and precise layout to meet project specs. The position requires operating multiple fabrication tools, reading blueprints, and collaborating with QC to ensure rails meet standards before finishing.