Welder and Fabricator

Company Name: SHADE Industries

Location: Phoenix & Tucson, AZ Areas (Office-based with local client travel and short out-of-town deployments of 1 to 4 days)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Minimum 40 hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional late afternoons and Saturdays as required

Pay Scale: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, negotiable based on trade experience

Position Keywords: Welder Fabricator, Structural Welder, MIG Welder, Metal Fabricator, Shop Welder, Steel Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, SHADE Industries

The Opportunity

SHADE Industries is seeking a skilled, dependable Welder and Fabricator to join our specialized metal fabrication operations serving the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Working as a core member of a focused two-person fabrication team, you will fabricate, cut, drill, assemble, and weld custom architectural shade structures and metal components to exact technical specifications.

This hands-on position offers consistent year-round work, competitive pay, and comprehensive corporate benefits for a dedicated craftsperson who takes pride in producing strong, clean MIG welds and precise structural assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Metal Fabrication: Cut, drill, fit, layout, and manufacture custom metal parts following blueprints, technical drawings, and precise tolerance specifications.
• Quality Welding Execution: Produce and inspect strong, clean MIG welds for durability, structural integrity, and specification compliance.
• Equipment and Fleet Operation: Safely operate hand tools, shop machinery, light to medium-duty company vehicles, utility trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Material Handling and Logistics: Load and unload steel inventory, transport fabrication materials to local vendors, and support regional project deliveries.
• Workspace Stewardship: Maintain a safe, highly organized, and clean shop work environment while adhering strictly to jobsite safety standards.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required
• Trade Experience: Prior professional welding and metal fabrication experience required.
• Technical Fabrication Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, MIG welding, metal cutting, grinding, and surface finishing.
• Physical Endurance: Ability to stand for long periods, crouch, bend, and lift heavy steel materials throughout the shift.
• Logistics Infrastructure: Valid state driver license, clean insurable driving record, and reliable personal transportation.
• Fleet Capabilities: Ability to operate light to medium-duty company trucks with utility trailers and pass a DOT physical examination.
• Professional Demeanor: Energetic, dependable self-starter with a strong work ethic, flexible schedule availability, and a collaborative team orientation.
• Preferred
• Industry Background: Certified welder credentialing with permit experience and a background in commercial shade or construction metal fabrication preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Earnings: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour based on trade experience and credentials, with steady 40-hour workweeks.
• Health & Welfare Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance options, plus company-paid life insurance.
• Financial Security: Structured 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring company matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: 2 weeks of earned Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 9 paid company holidays annually.
• Workplace Amenities & Culture: Company-provided drinks and regular quarterly team outings and company events.

About SHADE Industries

SHADE Industries is a premier shade structure design, fabrication, and installation firm serving commercial and residential clients across Arizona. We foster a close-knit, supportive team culture where reliable craftsmanship is recognized, valued, and rewarded with stable long-term career growth. Learn more at www.shadeindustries.com.

SHADE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications, technical trade capability, and verified welding performance records.