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Benefits:
- 401(k)
Steel Traditions | Vista, CA 92081 | Full-time | On-site
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Steel Traditions, 1960 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92081
Reliable commute to Vista, CA 92081 is required. Relocation before starting work is preferred if not local.
About Steel Traditions
Steel Traditions designs and fabricates high-end architectural steel windows and doors for luxury residences, hotels, and specialty architectural projects throughout the United States.
We are a stable, family-owned company with the energy and opportunity of a growing manufacturing firm. Our work requires precision, craftsmanship, and pride. The right person will be joining a team that builds products people are proud to install, sell, and own.
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Steel Fabricator / MIG Welder to fabricate architectural steel window and door units in our Vista facility.
This is a precision fabrication role. The work requires accurate measuring, clean welding, careful fit-up, the ability to read production drawings, and the discipline to meet quality standards consistently. Candidates should be ready for a practical weld and fabrication skills assessment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fabricate architectural steel windows and doors from production drawings and shop orders.
- Perform MIG welding, layout, fitting, grinding, and related fabrication tasks.
- Measure and fabricate accurately; check for squareness and fit before work moves on.
- Self-inspect your own work for weld quality, dimensions, and fit-up.
- Interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and production instructions.
- Maintain clean, consistent welds and high-quality finished work.
- Identify fabrication issues before they move downstream.
- Follow company quality-control standards and shop procedures.
- Work safely around equipment, tools, materials, and other team members.
- Collaborate with welders, finishers, painters, project managers, and other production team members.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled steel fabricator who takes pride in accurate, clean work. This person does not need constant supervision, but is still coachable and willing to follow company standards.
We are looking for someone who can produce high-quality work consistently, communicate clearly, and help support a strong shop culture.
Required Experience and Skills
- Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
- Strong MIG welding experience.
- Ability to measure accurately.
- Ability to read and interpret production drawings and shop orders.
- Strong math and layout skills.
- Knowledge of raw materials, fabrication processes, and quality control.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision after direction is given.
- Ability to lift as needed for shop fabrication work.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Preferred Experience
- Architectural steel window and door fabrication.
- Custom metal fabrication.
- Machining or machine-shop experience.
- Experience with jigs, fixtures, saws, grinders, and standard fabrication equipment.
- Forklift experience.
- OSHA/safety training.
Work Environment
This is a manufacturing shop environment. The position may involve loud noise, moving equipment, vehicles, electricity, chemicals, heat, sharp materials, grinding, welding, and other standard fabrication hazards. Proper safety procedures and PPE are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Benefits
- 401(k)
Compensation
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience.
Steel Traditions is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Steel Traditions, 1960 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92081
Reliable commute to Vista, CA 92081 is required. Relocation before starting work is preferred if not local.
About Steel Traditions
Steel Traditions designs and fabricates high-end architectural steel windows and doors for luxury residences, hotels, and specialty architectural projects throughout the United States.
We are a stable, family-owned company with the energy and opportunity of a growing manufacturing firm. Our work requires precision, craftsmanship, and pride. The right person will be joining a team that builds products people are proud to install, sell, and own.
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Steel Fabricator / MIG Welder to fabricate architectural steel window and door units in our Vista facility.
This is a precision fabrication role. The work requires accurate measuring, clean welding, careful fit-up, the ability to read production drawings, and the discipline to meet quality standards consistently. Candidates should be ready for a practical weld and fabrication skills assessment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fabricate architectural steel windows and doors from production drawings and shop orders.
- Perform MIG welding, layout, fitting, grinding, and related fabrication tasks.
- Measure and fabricate accurately; check for squareness and fit before work moves on.
- Self-inspect your own work for weld quality, dimensions, and fit-up.
- Interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and production instructions.
- Maintain clean, consistent welds and high-quality finished work.
- Identify fabrication issues before they move downstream.
- Follow company quality-control standards and shop procedures.
- Work safely around equipment, tools, materials, and other team members.
- Collaborate with welders, finishers, painters, project managers, and other production team members.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a skilled steel fabricator who takes pride in accurate, clean work. This person does not need constant supervision, but is still coachable and willing to follow company standards.
We are looking for someone who can produce high-quality work consistently, communicate clearly, and help support a strong shop culture.
Required Experience and Skills
- Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
- Strong MIG welding experience.
- Ability to measure accurately.
- Ability to read and interpret production drawings and shop orders.
- Strong math and layout skills.
- Knowledge of raw materials, fabrication processes, and quality control.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision after direction is given.
- Ability to lift as needed for shop fabrication work.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Preferred Experience
- Architectural steel window and door fabrication.
- Custom metal fabrication.
- Machining or machine-shop experience.
- Experience with jigs, fixtures, saws, grinders, and standard fabrication equipment.
- Forklift experience.
- OSHA/safety training.
Work Environment
This is a manufacturing shop environment. The position may involve loud noise, moving equipment, vehicles, electricity, chemicals, heat, sharp materials, grinding, welding, and other standard fabrication hazards. Proper safety procedures and PPE are required.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Benefits
- 401(k)
Compensation
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience.
Steel Traditions is an equal opportunity employer.
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