What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metal Fabricator / Welder (Laser · MIG · TIG · Finishing) position at Garden Metalwork LLC.?
Build Things That Last — Right Here in the High Country
Garden Metalwork, LLC is a metal fabrication shop in Pineola, NC, and we’re growing. We’re looking for welders, fabricators, and weld finishers who take pride in clean work — whether you’ve run a shop floor for 20 years or you’re fresh out of a welding program and ready to prove yourself. No commute to Hickory or Johnson City. Skilled trade work, minutes from home.
About Us
Garden Metalwork, LLC is a family-owned custom fabrication shop — no corporate red tape — building ornamental and architectural metalwork in steel and aluminum since 1996: railings, arbors, trellises, fire screens, planter boxes, driveway reflectors, and one-off custom projects. Our work ships from Avery County to clients across the entire United States — homeowners, contractors, and landscape architects, plus the Getty Museum, Pottery Barn, Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway, Sporty’s catalog, HGTV’s Curb Appeal, and a few famous names we don’t drop. Thirty years in, we’re busier than ever — which is why we’re hiring.
What You’ll Do
- Laser welding — precision joining and repair
- Fabricate, fit, and weld metal parts and assemblies from drawings, templates, and verbal specs (MIG required; TIG/stick a plus)
- Cut, bend, drill, and shape steel and other metals using shop equipment (saws, grinders, brakes, plasma/torch)
- Grind, sand, and finish welds to a clean, consistent standard
- Read tape measures, squares, and basic blueprints; check your own work for fit and quality
- Pack and ship finished pieces, and occasionally run product to the powder coaters
- Follow shop safety practices, maintain a clean workstation, and handle basic equipment upkeep — a priority here
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Welding or metal fabrication experience, OR completion of a welding/fab program (recent grads encouraged to apply)
- Able to read a tape measure accurately and follow drawings/instructions
- Reliable, safety-minded, and able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for full shifts
- Valid driver’s license (for occasional powder-coating runs)
Nice to Have:
- TIG welding, blueprint reading, sheet metal, or finishing/polishing experience
- AWS certification or welding program certificate
- Forklift experience
Pay & Schedule
- $17–$25 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time and part-time positions available — we’ll work with student and second-job schedules
- Holiday pay, performance-based bonuses, and real advancement — your pay and responsibilities grow with your skills
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed — tell us your experience level and whether you’re looking for full- or part-time. Weld test on-site for experienced applicants; we hire on skill, not just paper.
NOTE: If you’ve read this post in its entirety and think you’re a good fit for this role, email gardenmetalwork@yahoo.com — put READY TO WORK in the subject line and tell us why you’re a good fit.
Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $30