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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stone Fabricator to join our growing team at a high-end fabrication shop specializing in Quartz, Quartzite, Marble & Granite, and other premium surfacing materials. Fabricators are needed for morning and afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate countertops, islands, fireplaces, shower walls, and custom stone projects
  • Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently
  • Polish edges and seams to a high-quality finish
  • Read shop drawings and fabrication layouts
  • Handle material safely during fabrication and loading
  • Assist with quality control inspections
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements

Requirements

  • 1 Year or more stone fabrication experience
  • Experience with Quartz, Quartzite, Granite, Marble, and Porcelain
  • Knowledge of mitered edges and laminated edges
  • Ability to read tape measures and shop drawings accurately
  • Forklift experience is a plus
  • CNC saw experience is a plus
  • Slabsmith experience is a plus
  • Reliable transportation and dependable attendance

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Full-time, year-round work
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Modern fabrication equipment
  • Professional and safety-focused work environment

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience
Full-time, year-round work
Opportunity for advancement
Modern fabrication equipment
Professional and safety-focused work environment
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How this job compares in San Marcos, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $32/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across California, where the middle half runs $26–$36/hr across 61 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 28% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across California as a whole we're tracking 459 other active welding openings from 225 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

Welding Shop in San Diego, CA currently has 8 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (25), Aerotek (18), and Honeywell Aerospace (14). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Long Beach at $43/hr, Torrance at $43/hr, and Los Angeles at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. COUNTERTOP FABRICATOR NEEDED – GRANITO Y MARMO and SOLID SURFACE figures were last recalculated when this page was built.