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Fabricator – Homewood, AL

**Location:** Homewood, AL

**Employment Type:** Full-Time

Position Summary

The Fabricator is responsible for constructing high‑quality metal and/or wood components according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and project specifications. This role requires technical skill, precision, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. Fabricators support the production of custom‑built components used in a variety of commercial and architectural applications.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.

+ **Measure, mark, cut, bend, and route metals and other materials.**

+ **Set up and operate fabrication machinery including rollers, drill presses, torches, welders, brakes, and shears.**

+ **Fabricate metal and/or wood components using welding, gluing, fastening, and other construction methods.**

+ **Perform MIG, TIG, or laser welding depending on project needs.**

+ **Conduct grinding, finishing, and assembly of completed parts.**

+ **Perform quality control inspections on completed products.**

+ **Safely operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.**

+ **Maintain equipment, report issues, and follow safety protocols.**

+ **Complete assigned tasks accurately and within expected timelines; track labor and materials per job.**

Required Qualifications

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.

+ **Strong verbal communication skills.**

+ **Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team.**

+ **Problem‑solving skills, including identifying root causes and implementing solutions.**

+ **Familiarity with fabrication materials, tools, equipment, and processes.**

+ **Ability to stand for long periods and lift large custom pieces.**

+ **Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed.**

Preferred Skills

+ Experience with MIG/TIG/laser welding.

+ Experience with CNC, laser cutting, or plasma cutting equipment.

+ **Prior experience in architectural fabrication or custom manufacturing.**

Computer Skills

+ Ability to use digital tools for timekeeping and inventory tracking (e.g., Global Shop, Paylocity).

Work Environment

+ Fast‑paced fabrication shop environment.

+ Requires adherence to all safety standards and PPE use.

+ Work may involve loud machinery, metalworking tools, dust, and physical labor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.