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Entry-Level Steel Fabricator / Shop Helper

Advanced Iron Works
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026

Advanced Ironworks is a vertically integrated metal fabrication company providing design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services. We work with structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals on multifamily, commercial, residential, hospital, education, and tenant-improvement projects.

We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined person who wants to learn the steel fabrication trade and grow with our company. This is an entry-level shop position, so extensive fabrication experience is not required. Construction, welding, automotive, manufacturing, or other hands-on experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with cutting, drilling, grinding, cleaning, and preparing steel
  • Use tape measures, squares, levels, grinders, drills, saws, and other shop tools
  • Help fit, tack, and assemble fabricated steel components under supervision
  • Move, stage, organize, and identify materials
  • Assist with loading and unloading steel and finished assemblies
  • Learn to read shop drawings, cut lists, and basic fabrication details
  • Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized
  • Follow shop safety procedures and instructions
  • Complete work accurately and maintain a productive pace

Qualifications

  • Dependable, punctual, and ready to work
  • Interested in learning steel fabrication as a career
  • Comfortable working with hand tools and power tools
  • Able to accurately read a tape measure
  • Able to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback
  • Able to work safely around heavy materials and fabrication equipment
  • Able to stand, bend, climb, and lift materials throughout the workday
  • Welding, construction, manufacturing, or mechanical experience is a plus, but not required
  • Forklift or overhead-crane experience is a plus

What We Are Looking For

The right person does not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who shows up consistently, pays attention, works safely, takes pride in their work, and wants to develop real fabrication skills.

Pay within the listed range will be based on relevant experience, mechanical ability, demonstrated skills, and overall fit for the position.

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Redmond, WA 98053 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28

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