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Senior Fabricator

R&T Mechanical, Inc. | Marietta, PA

Are you a master of your craft who takes pride in seeing a project through from the first layout to the final weld? R&T Mechanical is looking for a Senior Fabricator who thrives on variety, precision, and technical challenge. This isn't assembly line work—it’s high-level custom fabrication where your expertise in stainless and hot roll steel actually matters.

Based in Marietta, PA, we offer a stable, safety-first environment with a compensation package designed to reward your hard work and skill.

Why Join R&T Mechanical?

We believe in taking care of the people who build our reputation. Our benefits are among the best in the industry:

  • Top-Tier Pay: $33.00 – $38.00 per hour (DOE) with weekly pay.
  • Exceptional Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours/Saturdays; Double-time on Sundays; Triple-time on holidays.
  • Full Insurance: Health and Dental through Capital Blue (effective after 90 days).
  • Retirement Security: 401(k) with a 4% company match after 6 months.
  • Work-Life Balance: 2 weeks’ vacation to start, 8 paid holidays, and flex hours during the week.
  • Bonuses: Safety bonuses and consistent overtime availability.

The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Senior Fabricator, you aren't just a part of the process—you own it. You will be responsible for completing custom fabrication jobs from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full-Cycle Fabrication: Layout, fabricate, and assemble complex metal structures and components using stainless and hot roll steel.
  • Precision Operation: Expertly operate brakes, shears, water jets, plasma cutters, and roll equipment.
  • Welding & Assembly: Perform high-quality MIG, stick, and other welding techniques to join parts securely and accurately.
  • Blueprint Mastery: Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure every build meets exact specifications.
  • Quality Control: Conduct rigorous inspections of finished products to ensure they comply with industry codes and our high-quality standards.
  • Safety & Leadership: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and collaborate with the team to optimize shop efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for a seasoned pro with a "get it done right the first time" attitude.

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in metal fabrication.
  • Technical Proficiency: Deep experience with stainless and hot roll steel, including proficient use of plasma cutting and various welding methods.
  • Equipment Mastery: Skilled in the use of shop machinery (Brakes, Shears, Water Jets, etc.) and various hand tools.
  • Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for layout and the ability to troubleshoot fabrication issues on the fly.
  • Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

How to Apply

Ready to join a team that values your experience? We make it easy to apply:

R&T Mechanical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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How this job compares in Marietta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$28/hr across 10 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 Marietta, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Marietta, GA right now, from 9 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 282 other active welding openings from 182 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Marietta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Energy Jobline ZR currently has 2 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. Marietta is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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