Fabrication Support Specialist

About Us

At L&N Metal Works, we’re more than a fabrication shop—we’re a proud, family‑owned team shaping steel into precision parts, structural projects, and custom designs for manufacturers and beyond. With advanced equipment including tube and plate lasers, press brakes, and robotic and laser welding, our craftsmanship sets the standard.

We’re hiring a Fabrication Support Specialist to help keep production moving, support our operators, and ensure parts flow smoothly through the shop. This is a hands‑on role that plays an important part in maintaining quality and efficiency throughout the shop.

Why Join Us

• Family‑owned, team‑focused environment
• Clean, organized shop with modern equipment
• Clear training path and long‑term stability
• Work that directly supports high‑quality manufacturing

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday: Overtime as needed
• Enjoy three‑day weekends when overtime isn’t required

Position Summary

The Fabrication Support Specialist provides hands‑on support across fabrication, welding, production, laser cutting, forming, and quality control. This role assists with material preparation, basic welding and fabrication tasks, part finishing, operator support, and quality checks to keep production flowing efficiently. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, learning new processes, and contributing to multiple areas of the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, deburring, and part preparation
• Support machine operators with setups, staging materials, and part verification
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks as assigned
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Conduct basic quality checks using measurement tools and document results
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) preparation and part verification
• Package items for shipping
• Move materials and parts throughout the shop to support workflow

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic welding or fabrication experience (school or prior work)
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Safety‑minded with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Preferred

• Experience in a fabrication or welding shop
• Familiarity with common fabrication tools such as saws, grinders, sanders, or similar shop equipment
• Basic understanding of quality checks or inspection processes
• Forklift and overhead hoist experience (or willingness to be trained)

What This Role Offers

• Clear training path with opportunities to grow into welding, QC, or machine operation
• Hands‑on involvement with modern equipment such as tube and fiber lasers, press brakes, tube bending equipment, laser welding, and robotic welding
• Variety in daily tasks and work across multiple fabrication processes
• Stable, long‑term career path in a growing, family‑owned company
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill level

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person