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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Light Gauge Metal Fabricator to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating high-quality architectural sheet metal components used in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior building systems.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate custom architectural metal components including collector heads, scuppers, chimney shrouds, and chimney caps.
  • Operate standard sheet metal shop equipment safely and efficiently, including shears, hand brakes, CNC folders, and rollers.
  • Cut, bend, form, and assemble light gauge metal sheets according to exact project dimensions.
  • Perform welding or riveting as required to ensure watertight and structurally sound joints.
  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet strict quality control standards and architectural specifications.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a sheet metal fabricator, specifically working with light gauge metals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in layout and fabrication of complex shapes, including transitions, cones, and custom architectural pieces.
  • Proficient in using hand tools and power machinery standard to the sheet metal industry.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively to meet production deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to craftsmanship.
  • Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

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How this job compares in Colorado Springs, CO

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Colorado currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$38/hr across 65 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 Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 78 other active welding openings from 52 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Colorado Springs, or widen the search to Colorado.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Denver, CO (8), RK Industries (7), and Martin Marietta (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Colorado, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Louisville at $35/hr, Denver at $34/hr, and Arvada at $27/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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