TIG Welder/Metal Fabricator

Located in Oceanside, CA

Salary: $28-$32hr

We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder/Metal Fabricator who can independently fabricate complex custom metal assemblies from technical drawings.

This is not a welding-only position.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, hands-on fabricator who understands the entire fabrication process — from interpreting drawings and planning materials to cutting, fitting, TIG welding, assembly, and final preparation.

We need someone who can take responsibility for a fabrication assignment and complete it with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication blueprints.
• Identify missing dimensions, inconsistencies, or unclear fabrication details.
• Determine material requirements and perform material takeoffs.
• Prepare cut lists and plan cutting, drilling, and assembly operations.
• Determine the most efficient fabrication and assembly sequence.
• Perform high-quality TIG welding (GTAW) on custom metal components.
• Fit, align, tack, weld, and assemble precision metal structures.
• Fabricate frames, panels, brackets, and complex architectural assemblies.
• Set up fabrication tables, fixtures, and jigs.
• Plan welding sequences to minimize distortion and warping.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy, squareness, alignment, and tight tolerances.
• Produce clean, consistent welds suitable for high-end architectural applications.
• Grind, blend, and prepare welds and metal surfaces.
• Prepare assemblies for powder coating and other architectural finishes.
• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy and visual quality.
• Identify and correct fabrication issues before components move to finishing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Required Qualifications: 

• Proven professional experience in TIG welding (GTAW).
• Strong hands-on metal fabrication and fitting experience.
• Ability to independently read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Experience planning fabrication work, including material quantities and cut lists.
• Experience building and assembling precision metal frames and components.
• Knowledge of welding distortion, sequencing, and dimensional control.
• Strong measuring, layout, cutting, fitting, and grinding skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• High standards of workmanship, reliability, and attention to detail.

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