Job Description

Overview

As a Shop Fabricator at Kovach, you will play a crucial role in custom metal fabrication and assembly processes for various commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Arrive at the job site promptly at the required start time as indicated by the Supervisor.
  • Regularly review the work completed to ensure it meets Kovach's high-quality standards.
  • Strictly adhere to Kovach's safety protocols and job site-specific requirements.
  • Immediately communicate any safety concerns or limitations to the Supervisor.
  • Report any injuries on-site without delay to the Supervisor.
  • Proactively identify and report potential problems or challenges to the Supervisor.
  • Ensure the well-being of fellow employees on-site, promoting a team-centric environment.
  • Demonstrate initiative in tasks performed and seek to grow in knowledge of the Kovach scope of work.
  • Obtain forklift certification if required.

Requirements

  • Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
  • Capable of working independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to read tape measures to 1/16” increments.
  • Manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
  • Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position is based in Chandler, Arizona.
  • The role involves exposure to outdoor conditions and active construction sites.
  • Noise levels may be high due to machinery and equipment.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Chandler, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chandler, AZ currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/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.

The local market in Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 67 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 33 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 460 other active welding openings from 235 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), 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 Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $37/hr, and Scottsdale at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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