Fabrication Associate - Prefabrication
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Posted on October 5, 2026
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Posted on October 5, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join our expanding team!
Venturi Supply is the parent company to a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies, proudly serving a wide range of industries. With deep local roots and national reach through the Venturi Supply platform, our mission is to deliver the critical materials, custom solutions, and reliable service our customers depend on.
At the heart of everything we do is our people. From the shop floor and counter to the job site and field, it’s our team’s expertise, commitment, and problem-solving mindset that set us apart. Their dedication fuels our service, drives our accuracy, and ensures every order is handled with care and urgency.
Backed by strategically located branches, a vast inventory, in-house fabrication capabilities, and decades of real-world experience, our teams connect infrastructure and industry to the essential resources they need to operate safely, efficiently, and successfully. We’re more than a distributor—we’re a trusted partner built on strong relationships, operational know-how, and a relentless focus on customer success.
Role Overview
Venturi Supply is looking for a dependable, motivated Fabrication Associate to join our Phoenix fabrication team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to learn and grow within the fabrication industry.
Previous fabrication experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person.
The ideal candidate is someone who shows up on time, works safely, takes direction well, and is willing to learn. The associate will work alongside experienced fabrication employees while learning plate forming, material preparation, equipment operation, and other fabrication processes.
Responsibilities
Assist with prefabrication and forming of flat plate material. Learn to operate plate rolls, Piranha ironworker equipment, band saws, and other fabrication machinery. Perform hand rolling and forming of plate components. Measure, mark, and prepare material using tape measures, squares, gauges, and basic fabrication tools. Learn to read and interpret fabrication drawings, dimensions, and material cut lists. Inspect finished parts for proper dimensions and quality. Deburr, clean, and prepare fabricated components for the next stage of production. Safely use grinders, drills, hand tools, and other shop equipment. Maintain an organized and clean work area. Assist welders and other fabrication personnel as needed. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Perform additional fabrication duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education GED - High School Diploma. Previous manufacturing, warehouse, construction, mechanical, or fabrication experience would be preferred but is not required. Dependable attendance and ability to report to work on time. Willingness to learn fabrication equipment and processes. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic ability to read a tape measure or willingness to learn. Comfortable working with hand tools and machinery. Ability to perform basic shop math. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work safely and as part of a team. Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking for full shift, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling 50 lbs. Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.
Benefits
We're dedicated to our employees' and their families' health and well-being.
Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Exceptional Health Coverage
Three medical plans, including HSA-qualified, with virtual care. Dental and vision coverage, including kids' orthodontia. HRA reimbursement eligibility. Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Smart Financial Benefits
401(k) plan: Pre-tax and Roth options plus a generous employer matching contribution.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
Enjoy 10 paid holidays and accrue PTO from your first day. Flexible workplace culture with career growth opportunities.
Wellness & Support
Access a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support for you and your family. Resources to support mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
Culture that Works for You
Join a team that values integrity and innovation. Grow as a leader in industrial distribution with cutting-edge automation and supply chain solutions. Be part of a company that prioritizes people over profits.
Venturi Supply and its affiliated companies are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Salary Description
$18.00 to $23.00 per hour DOE
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$33/hr across 16 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 131 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 509 other active welding openings from 258 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.
Venturi Supply currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (20), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tempe at $32/hr, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Mesa at $29/hr. Phoenix is among them.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fabrication Associate - Prefabrication figures were last recalculated when this page was built.