Experienced Countertop Fabricator – Stone Industry (Granite / Quartz / - skilled trades / artisan - job employment -...

Location

San Diego, CA

Wage

$25 – $30/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Tony Sciarrino Stone, Inc. is seeking an experienced Stone Fabricator to join their high-end fabrication shop in San Diego, CA, specializing in Quartz, Quartzite, Marble, Granite, Porcelain Slabs, and other premium surfacing materials. This position requires a skilled individual who values quality craftsmanship and safety.

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

  • 3+ years 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

How this job compares in San Diego, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 26% below the $37/hr median for welding jobs in San Diego, CA, where the middle half runs $30–$41/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 13% 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 Diego, CA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in San Diego, CA right now, from 10 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 418 other active welding openings from 205 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in San Diego, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (27), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (16), and Honeywell Aerospace (15). 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 Santa Ana at $48/hr, Long Beach at $43/hr, and Los Angeles at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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