Metal Fabricator Jobs

Metal Fabricator jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and defense, at every level from entry-level helper to senior fabricator and lead, with specializations in structural steel, sheet metal, and welding. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles103+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerO'Donnell Metal Fabricators
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type98% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Sheet Metal Fabricator
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
Ledegar Roofing
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Construction
Roofing
Skilled Trades
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Welder and Metal Fabricator
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Welder and Metal Fabricator
Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc.
East Setauket, New York
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$17.5 - $24.5/hr
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
Bergstrom Inc
Rockford, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$18 - $19.5/hr

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Sheet Metal Fabricator
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
Eastern Metalworks of NY
West Babylon, New York
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$20 - $29/hr
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
MBS FABRICATION
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$24 - $40/hr
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Metal Fabricator Job Market

Who's Hiring

O'Donnell Metal Fabricators5 open roles
RK2 open roles
Lockheed Martin2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in metal fabricator jobs.

  • Experience with MIG, TIG, or stick welding in a production or job-shop environment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols
  • Proficiency with hand tools, angle grinders, plasma cutters, and press brakes
  • Knowledge of metal properties including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • AWS Certified Welder (CW) credential or equivalent welding certification
  • High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training preferred

Tips for Your Metal Fabricator Job Search

List every welding process you know

Job postings for metal fabricators often filter by specific welding certifications like MIG, TIG, or stick. Call out each process by name on your resume so your application clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists metal fabricator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Photograph your best fabricated work

Many hiring managers for fabricator roles ask to see finished pieces or in-progress shop photos. Keep a simple photo portfolio on your phone showing clean welds, tight tolerances, and complex assemblies you have personally built.

Target postings that match your material experience

Shops that work in stainless, aluminum, or structural steel each expect different backgrounds. Read postings closely for the material called out and only apply when your resume shows direct experience with that specific metal.

Prepare to read a blueprint at the interview

Many fabricator interviews include a live blueprint or drawing exercise. Practice reading weld symbols, tolerances, and bill-of-materials sections so you can walk through a print confidently without hesitation in front of the hiring manager.

Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay

Fabrication shops frequently run second and third shifts. If you are willing to work off-hours, ask specifically about shift differentials during the offer conversation because that premium can meaningfully change your total take-home without touching base wages.

Metal Fabricator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most metal fabricators?

The most active employers for metal fabricators right now are O'Donnell Metal Fabricators, RK, and Lockheed Martin, and the most openings are in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at contract manufacturers, structural steel fabricators, and aerospace suppliers.

How many metal fabricator jobs are remote?

About 2% of metal fabricator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most fabrication work requires hands-on shop presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are quality inspection roles, CAD or CNC programming positions, and fabrication estimating jobs that do not require floor time.

How do you become a metal fabricator?

Start by completing a high school diploma or GED with coursework in shop, drafting, or applied math. Enroll in a vocational or community college program in welding technology or metal fabrication to learn blueprint reading, welding processes, and machine operation. Pursue an entry-level helper or fabricator assistant role to build hands-on experience, then earn an AWS welding certification to advance into higher-paying positions.

Can I get hired as a metal fabricator with little experience?

Yes, many shops hire entry-level fabricator helpers and train them on the job, especially for tasks like material handling, grinding, and tack welding. Completing a short vocational welding course before applying signals seriousness and makes you a stronger candidate. Bringing a photo of any personal welding or metalwork project to the interview, even if done at home, demonstrates hands-on aptitude that employers value over a formal resume.

What does the metal fabricator interview process look like?

Most metal fabricator interviews begin with a phone screen to verify your welding background and availability for the required shift. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a shop tour and a blueprint reading exercise where you interpret weld symbols or tolerances from a sample drawing. Some employers ask you to perform a short welding test or hands-on demonstration before making an offer, particularly for positions requiring specific certifications.

Where can I find and apply to metal fabricator jobs?

You can find and apply to metal fabricator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, materials background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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