Job Description
Walkersville, MD | Day Shift | Full-Time | $19–$27/hr (based on experience)
Are you a skilled fabricator who takes pride in precision and craftsmanship? Join the award-winning team at Miscellaneous Metals in Frederick, MD, where your work matters, safety comes first, and quality is the standard. We’re a busy, growing company looking for a self-motivated fabricator ready for a long-term career. You’ll build stairs, rails, embeds, and more—all in a team-oriented shop that values hard work and mutual respect.
Sound like the right fit? Read on.
What you will do:
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to guide fabrication work
- Lay out, measure, and fabricate steel components according to exact specifications
- Perform MIG welding as the primary method; use TIG or Stick welding as needed for specific tasks
- Operate saws, shears, ironworkers, brakes, and layout equipment
- Tack and prep materials for welding and finishing
- Inspect welds and finished components to ensure they meet quality standards and durability requirements
- Mark up shop drawings, document revisions, and report design discrepancies or fabrication issues
- Identify potential hazards and apply appropriate protections to materials and the work area before welding or grinding
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine checks and maintenance on tools and equipment
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with shop supervisors and team members to ensure a safe, efficient workflow
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in steel or metal fabrication
- Stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours/day)
- Regular bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Use of hands and arms for welding, tool use, and equipment operation
- Visual acuity to read measurements, drawings, and perform precision work
- Proficient in MIG welding
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
- Perform accurate math calculations (e.g., measurement conversions)
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of steel fabrication experience (training available for the right candidate)
- Experience with TIG and Stick Welding
- Familiarity with stainless steel and aluminum fabrication
- AWS D1.1 , AWS D1.2 and D1.3 welding certification
Essential Equipment Used:
- MIG welders (and other necessary welding machines)
- Fabrication hand tools (grinders, squares, levels, etc.)
- Heavy machinery (ironworker, shear, press brake, saws, drill press)
- Plasma and oxyacetylene cutting tools
- Forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided for uncertified operators)
- PPE including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection
Working Conditions
- Indoor shop environment with fabrication work in progress throughout the day
- Exposure to noise, paint fumes, sparks, and moving equipment
- Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass a drug screening
What we offer:
- Paid Time Off and major holidays
- 100% employer-paid medical
- 100% employer-paid life, short and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- A casual and fun work environment and much more!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Casual work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,