Walkersville, MD | Day Shift | Full-Time | $19–$27/hr (based on experience)

Are you a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precision and craftsmanship? Join the award-winning team at Miscellaneous Metals in Frederick, MD, where your work matters, safety comes first, and quality is the standard. We’re a busy, growing company looking for a self-motivated fabricator ready for a long-term career. You’ll build stairs, rails, embeds, and more—all in a team-oriented shop that values hard work and mutual respect.

Sound like the right fit? Read on.

What you will do:

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to guide fabrication work
• Lay out, measure, and fabricate steel components according to exact specifications
• Perform MIG welding as the primary method; use TIG or Stick welding as needed for specific tasks
• Operate saws, shears, ironworkers, brakes, and layout equipment
• Tack and prep materials for welding and finishing
• Inspect welds and finished components to ensure they meet quality standards and durability requirements
• Mark up shop drawings, document revisions, and report design discrepancies or fabrication issues
• Identify potential hazards and apply appropriate protections to materials and the work area before welding or grinding
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine checks and maintenance on tools and equipment
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with shop supervisors and team members to ensure a safe, efficient workflow

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in steel or metal fabrication
• Stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours/day)
• Regular bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Use of hands and arms for welding, tool use, and equipment operation
• Visual acuity to read measurements, drawings, and perform precision work
• Proficient in MIG welding
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Perform accurate math calculations (e.g., measurement conversions)
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of steel fabrication experience (training available for the right candidate)
• Experience with TIG and Stick Welding
• Familiarity with stainless steel and aluminum fabrication
• AWS D1.1 , AWS D1.2 and D1.3 welding certification

Essential Equipment Used:

• MIG welders (and other necessary welding machines)
• Fabrication hand tools (grinders, squares, levels, etc.)
• Heavy machinery (ironworker, shear, press brake, saws, drill press)
• Plasma and oxyacetylene cutting tools
• Forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided for uncertified operators)
• PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection

Working Conditions

• Indoor shop environment with fabrication work in progress throughout the day
• Exposure to noise, paint fumes, sparks, and moving equipment
• Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug screening

What we offer:

• Paid Time Off and major holidays
• 100% employer-paid medical
• 100% employer-paid life, short and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A casual and fun work environment and much more!