Sheet Metal Fabricator

Location

Spokane, WA

Wage

$26 – $28/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingSteelAluminum
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Posted on October 9, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Ramsay Signs, established in 1911, is one of the leading sign companies in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator to create custom illuminated and non-illuminated signage using various materials.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate custom signage using aluminum, steel, sheet metal, acrylic, and other materials.
  • Read and interpret production prints to determine appropriate fabrication methods.
  • Measure, lay out, mark, cut, bend, form, drill, and assemble components to required specifications.
  • Operate sheet metal fabrication equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
  • Perform MIG/wire-feed welding to fabricate and assemble metal sign components.
  • Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and conformity to specifications.
  • Meet estimated labor hours and material usage expectations while maintaining quality standards.
  • Follow established safety procedures and maintain an organized, safe work area.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and other departments regarding production requirements.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret production prints.
  • Ability to accurately measure, lay out, cut, form, and assemble materials to specified dimensions.
  • Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to safely operate and work around fabrication equipment, machinery, and power tools.
  • Prior MIG/wire-feed welding experience or willingness to learn.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and perform the physical requirements of shop fabrication work.
  • Reliable, on-time attendance and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to pass a drug screening test.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

Additional Information

  • Full-time, nonexempt position.
  • Pay range is $26-$28/hour DOE.
  • Shift is 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday; overtime as needed, occasional weekends.
  • Work location is on-site in Spokane, WA.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance
401k
PTO
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program

How this job compares in Spokane, WA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 18% below the $33/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Washington, where the middle half runs $30–$35/hr across 22 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 9% 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 Spokane, WA

Spokane, WA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 89 other active welding openings from 61 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Washington.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (11), Parker Hannifin (4), and All American Marine (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 Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Seattle at $36/hr, Bremerton at $34/hr, and Bellingham at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

See all welder fabricator openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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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. Sheet Metal Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.