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Overview

Heritage Metalworks is an award-winning architectural metal fabrication company specializing in high-end residential projects. They are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Metal Fabricator capable of independently building complex, custom metalwork from raw materials through final assembly.

Responsibilities

  • Independently fabricate custom architectural metalwork from shop drawings and engineering prints.
  • Plan fabrication sequences and determine efficient manufacturing methods.
  • Set up and operate all required fabrication equipment without supervision.
  • Read and interpret architectural drawings, fabrication drawings, and shop sketches.
  • Perform precision layout work and maintain tight tolerances.
  • TIG, and oxy-fuel welding, brazing, and soldering.
  • Form, forge, roll, bend, cut, and shape steel, stainless steel, bronze, brass, copper, and aluminum.
  • Produce high-quality visible welds requiring minimal finishing.
  • Grind, polish, texture, patina, and finish exposed architectural surfaces.
  • Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and recommend practical solutions.
  • Work closely with designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure project intent is maintained.
  • Maintain exceptional craftsmanship while meeting project schedules.
  • Assist with mentoring junior fabricators when appropriate.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on architectural metal fabrication experience is strongly preferred.
  • A portfolio of completed custom architectural projects may be requested.
  • Experience building high-end custom work is required.
  • Applicants must be able to independently set up and operate various fabrication equipment.
  • Applicants should have experience working with steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper, and aluminum.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in TIG welding, brazing, silver soldering, and soft soldering.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-Time
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday–Friday
  • Flexible daily scheduling after successful onboarding
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Performance bonus tied to company profitability and years of service
  • Full benefits after 90 days

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
PTO
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$29/hr across 20 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Downingtown, PA

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Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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