Welder and Fabricator

Skillforce; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Holidays

Job summary

Skillforce in Henrico, VA is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to fabricate and weld metal enclosures and structures, read blueprints, and set up equipment for fabrication. You will work with MIG and gas-shielded flux core welding on carbon steel from 16-gauge to 0.5", and design fixtures to improve production.

This contract-to-hire, onsite role offers a 4/10 schedule with overtime as needed, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Experience with gas-shielded flux core welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and assembly instructions to determine fabrication requirements.
• Perform MIG welding and gas-shielded flux core welding as primary processes.
• Fabricate enclosures and structural components from 16-gauge to 0.5" carbon steel.
• Construct metal enclosures and structures using appropriate welding techniques.
• Ensure product specifications and tolerances are met accurately.
• Design and build fixtures to improve accuracy, repeatability and efficiency.
• Set up and operate fabrication machinery and equipment.
• Use hand tools and fabrication machinery safely in production.
• Handle carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass materials.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux core welding

Read blueprints

Fabrication

Set up machinery

Carbon steel 16-gauge to 0.5 inch

Fixture design

Quality and tolerances

Tools

Metal fabrication machinery

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

This role focuses on fabricating and welding metal enclosures and structures using a variety of welding processes and metalworking tools. You read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions, work primarily with MIG and gas-shielded flux core welding on 16-gauge to 0.5\" carbon steel, and ensure all products meet precise specifications and dimensions. You also design and build fixtures that support efficient and accurate production.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions to determine fabrication requirements.
• Perform MIG welding and gas-shielded flux core welding as the primary processes used in builds.
• Work with 16-gauge to 0.5\" carbon steel to fabricate enclosures and structural components.
• Construct metal enclosures and structures using appropriate welding techniques and fabrication methods.
• Ensure all product specifications, tolerances, and dimensions are met consistently.
• Design and build fixtures that improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in production.
• Set up and operate machinery and equipment for metal fabrication tasks.
• Use hand tools and metal fabricating machinery safely and effectively during production.
• Handle and work with various metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards throughout the fabrication and welding process.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in welding and fabrication.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, including production MIG welding.
• Experience with gas-shielded flux core welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Demonstrated skill in fabricating metal enclosures and structures.
• Proficiency with metal fabricating machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to work with 16-gauge to 0.5\" carbon steel.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for precise measurements and specifications.
• Ability to set up machinery for fabricating operations.
• Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a production environment with varying workload demands.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized workspace.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in long-term employee ownership and financial well-being through an ESOP and 401(k). Comprehensive benefits support your health and security, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, as well as holidays, vacation, and PTO. The standard 4/10 schedule offers extended weekends and promotes work-life balance, with additional hours available during periods of high demand. You work in a stable, no-travel role within a clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit facility, with a detailed benefits package available upon request.

The work takes place in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled facility designed for comfort and productivity. Normal scheduling is a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours currently available due to high demand. Recent schedules have included Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., though this level of overtime is not expected to be permanent. The environment involves regular use of welding equipment, fabrication machinery, and hand tools, with no travel required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Henrico,VA.