Welder / Fabricator

Laborup; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

Rapid raises

Job summary

Laborup is seeking Welders/Fabricators for our precision industrial equipment manufacturing facility. You will perform MIG and Flux-Core welding, layout and fit-up, and final weld-out on a variety of components in a climate-controlled shop.

The ideal candidate reads blueprints, measures with calipers and tape, and produces high-quality assemblies. Weekend shift Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM; base pay plus 15% shift differential and a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding experience.
• Hands-on fabrication including layout, fit-up, and tack welding.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and weld symbols.
• Welding in multiple positions, including vertical (3G).
• Proficiency with tape measures, fractions, decimals, and basic shop math.

Responsibilities

• Layout, align, fit, and tack metal components using blueprints and fixtures.
• Perform MIG and Flux-Core welding on diverse parts; occasional TIG welding.
• Read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and specifications.
• Complete assemblies from layout and fit-up to final welding, grinding, and finishing.
• Use calipers and tape measures to maintain tight tolerances (as tight as 1/32 inch).
• Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure they meet specifications.
• Safely operate welding and fabrication equipment in a production environment.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux-Core welding

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Layout & fit-up

Measurement tools

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Overview

We're hiring Welders / Fabricators for our precision industrial equipment manufacturer.

We build advanced custom equipment for the construction and utilities industries in a climate-controlled, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing facility. Our welders work on a wide variety of metal components and assemblies, handling everything from blueprint reading and layout to fit-up, tack welding, and final weld-out.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys hands-on fabrication and building things from start to finish. We're looking for welders with strong MIG and Flux-Core skills, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to fit and assemble parts accurately from prints. You'll work with different parts and configurations, using your welding and fabrication skills to produce high-quality finished assemblies.

Why Join Us

• Variety of Work: Build a wide range of custom components instead of welding the same parts every day.
• Great Shop Environment: Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility with modern equipment.
• Real Growth Opportunities: Profit sharing, rapid raises, and opportunities to advance your fabrication skills.

Compensation

• $30 - $35 / hr (total)
• $26 - $30 / hr (base)
• 15% shift differential
• $4,000 sign-on bonus
• Profit sharing + rapid raises

Shift

• Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Layout & Fit-Up: Lay out, align, fit, and tack metal components into assemblies using blueprints, measurements, and fixtures.
• MIG & Flux-Core Welding: Perform high-quality MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding across a variety of parts and configurations, with occasional TIG welding.
• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and technical specifications.
• Full Fabrication: Complete assemblies from initial layout and fit-up through final welding, grinding, and finishing.
• Precision Measurement: Use tape measures, squares, calipers, and other measuring tools to maintain dimensional accuracy, including tolerances as tight as 1/32"
• Quality & Inspection: Inspect fit-up, weld quality, and finished assemblies to ensure work meets specifications.
• Shop Work: Safely operate welding and fabrication equipment while maintaining quality and production standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including layout, fit-up, and tack welding
• Ability to read and work independently from blueprints and weld symbols
• Ability to weld in multiple positions, including vertical (3G)
• Proficiency with tape measures, fractions, decimals, and basic shop math
• Ability to maintain accurate dimensions and tolerances during fabrication
• Consistent, reliable attendance and attention to quality
• Ability to demonstrate welding and technical skills during the hiring process

Preferred

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or custom fabrication shops
• Welding certifications or previous weld qualifications
• Experience with TIG (GTAW) welding
• Experience with complex fit-ups and multi-component assemblies
• Experience with precision measurement and first-article inspection