Welder and Fabricator

Company Name: SHADE Industries

Location: Phoenix & Tucson, AZ Areas (Office-based with local client travel and short out-of-town deployments of 1 to 4 days)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Minimum 40 hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional late afternoons and Saturdays as required

Pay Scale: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, negotiable based on trade experience

Position Keywords: Welder Fabricator, Structural Welder, MIG Welder, Metal Fabricator, Shop Welder, Steel Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, SHADE Industries

The Opportunity

SHADE Industries is seeking a skilled, dependable Welder and Fabricator to join our specialized metal fabrication operations serving the Phoenix and Tucson areas.

Working as a core member of a focused two-person fabrication team, you will fabricate, cut, drill, assemble, and weld custom architectural shade structures and metal components to exact technical specifications.

This hands-on position offers consistent year-round work, competitive pay, and comprehensive corporate benefits for a dedicated craftsperson who takes pride in producing strong, clean MIG welds and precise structural assemblies.

Key Responsibilities


* Precision Metal Fabrication: Cut, drill, fit, layout, and manufacture custom metal parts following blueprints, technical drawings, and precise tolerance specifications.


* Quality Welding Execution: Produce and inspect strong, clean MIG welds for durability, structural integrity, and specification compliance.


* Equipment and Fleet Operation: Safely operate hand tools, shop machinery, light to medium-duty company vehicles, utility trailers, and heavy equipment.


* Material Handling and Logistics: Load and unload steel inventory, transport fabrication materials to local vendors, and support regional project deliveries.


* Workspace Stewardship: Maintain a safe, highly organized, and clean shop work environment while adhering strictly to jobsite safety standards.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)


* Required


* Trade Experience: Prior professional welding and metal fabrication experience required.


* Technical Fabrication Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, MIG welding, metal cutting, grinding, and surface finishing.


* Physical Endurance: Ability to stand for long periods, crouch, bend, and lift heavy steel materials throughout the shift.


* Logistics Infrastructure: Valid state driver license, clean insurable driving record, and reliable personal transportation.


* Fleet Capabilities: Ability to operate light to medium-duty company trucks with utility trailers and pass a DOT physical examination.


* Professional Demeanor: Energetic, dependable self-starter with a strong work ethic, flexible schedule availability, and a collaborative team orientation.


* Preferred


* Industry Background: Certified welder credentialing with permit experience and a background in commercial shad...