Fabricator / Welder at Laborup in Nashville, TN

Overview

We're hiring Metal Fabricators / Welders for our custom architectural metals shop.

You'll lay out, fit, and MIG-weld complex weldments, high-end metal details, and facade components that end up on the outside of buildings — blueprint-driven custom work, not assembly-line repetition. The welding is flat parts, tubing, and structural assemblies across thicknesses and positions.

This is a fabricator-first role, from welding, layout, fitting, and blueprint QC. While not a formal lead position, we're looking for people who take charge, push builds forward, and set the quality bar.

Hiring includes a written weld-symbol test and a hands-on blueprint fabrication test onsite.

Why Join Us

• Four-Day Week: Monday–Thursday schedule with a three-day weekend if you want it
• Unlimited Optional Overtime: Choose what you're looking to make and increase your income.
• Direct Hire Day 1: Full benefits and long-term stability from your start.

Compensation

• $30–34/hr starting pay
• Unlimited optional overtime
• Guaranteed 90-day review and raise potential

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM – 4:30 AM

Responsibilities

• MIG Welding: Weld flat parts, tubing, and structural assemblies, all positions.
• Layout & Fitting: Lay out, fit, and tack complex weldments from drawings.
• Blueprint QC: Verify spec against prints with calipers, weld gauges, tapes.
• Defect Rework: Catch defects early and rework parts to spec.
• Finish Grinding: Grind and blend welds to architectural aesthetic spec.
• Rigging: Move heavy components with forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Fixtures & Setups: Build custom fixtures and setups for one-off builds.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on your welding machines.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of metal fabrication experience
• Strong MIG welding: flat, tubing, structural
• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and callouts
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Preferred

• TIG welding experience (strong plus)
• Welding or fabrication technology certification
• Architectural metals or job-shop background
• Comfortable with basic computer navigation tasks
• Experience taking lead on shop projects