Senior Fabricator - Stairs, Rails & Architectural Metals

Job Description Craftsmanship-driven metalwork, real autonomy, direct access to leadership, and room to grow with a shop that values family, quality, and pride in the finished product.Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.MetalArc is hiring a Senior Fabricator for custom architectural and miscellaneous metalwork in Englewood, Colorado.This is a hands-on fabrication role first. We are looking for someone who can independently build from drawings, produce clean finished work, help train others, and act as a steady point-guard in the shop when needed. This is not a desk-manager role. You will be expected to fabricate, fit, weld, finish, solve problems early, and help keep work moving to a high standard.Our work includes stairs, rails, gates, canopies, ramps, fencing, structural support work, and custom one-off pieces across commercial, residential, stainless, aluminum, steel, and occasional brass projects. Much of the work is custom and detail-sensitive. Some weeks are shop-heavy; some require field work and install support.What success looks likeIn the first 90 days, a strong hire will:own quality control on their work and help raise the bar around themreduce remake and rework through stronger planning, fit-up, and early issue flagginghelp the team hit install deadlines and stay aligned with budget goalsWhat you will dofabricate architectural and misc. metal projects from shop drawingshandle layout, fit-up, welding, finishing, and final quality checksbuild stairs, rails, gates, canopies, ramps, fencing, and related custom assembliesidentify missing dimensions, constructability issues, and RFI items before fabrication startshelp assign or sequence work for small crews when neededtrain and correct less-experienced fabricators in the flow of workcoordinate with field conditions and support installs as neededcommunicate clearly with ownership, teammates, installers, and site contacts about issues before they become reworkrepresent MetalArc professionally on jobsites and in clients’ homesmaintain a clean, safe, quality-driven work areaMust-have qualifications5+ years of relevant fabrication experiencestrong stairs and rail fabrication experiencestrong blueprint reading and layout abilityshop and field experiencefitting, MIG, TIG, and FCAW capabilitystrong finishing standardsquality-control mindsetrigging and forklift familiarityability to work independently from drawings without constant supervisionstrong communication, jobsite professionalism, and judgment when representing the company in the fieldNice to havestainless and aluminum experiencefield measurement experienceinformal lead experience with small crewsCAD familiarityinstall coordinationproject management awarenessCNC laser, painting, maintenance, woodworking, or mechanical/electrical crossover experienceWhat this role isabout 50% fabricationabout 25% QA and final signoffabout 15% planning and coordinationabout 10% training and supervisionWhat this role is notnot a pure installer rolenot a pure welder rolenot a manager who stays off the toolsnot a fit for someone who does not care about clean finish standards, urgency, or helping grow the businessSchedule and work environmentfull-timeMonday-Friday40 hours expectedconsistent schedule preferred, with some flexibility in 5x8 or 4x10 structureovertime may be available as needed, but is generally voluntarymix of shop work and field/install workcompany truck available for local job movement around townPay and benefits$28–$35 per hourproject bonus opportunities3% finder’s bonusmedical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and family leavepaid holidays after 30 daysPTO after introductory periodtool allowancelong-term growth opportunity with no fixed ceiling for the right personWhy MetalArcMetalArc offers direct access to leadership, real autonomy, varied custom work, strong craftsmanship standards, solid equipment, and a shop culture built around family, pride in the work, and shared growth.Company DescriptionMetalArc builds fabricated architectural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metals in Englewood, CO. We do detail-driven work—rails, stairs, guards, and light-structural/misc steel—serving both commercial sites and high-end residential. We run on clear standards: safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and respect for the people doing the work. We care as much about tight fit/finish and clean installs as we do about throughput and schedule discipline.Company DescriptionMetalArc builds fabricated architectural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metals in Englewood, CO. We do detail-driven work—rails, stairs, guards, and light-structural/misc steel—serving both commercial sites and high-end residential. We run on clear standards: safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and respect for the people doing the work. xaygatp We care as much about tight fit/finish and clean installs as we do about throughput and schedule discipline.