Structural Fabricator & Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Title: Structural Fabrication & Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Baldwin, FL

Employment Type(s): Full-time | Temporary Contract (Possible Temp-to-Perm)

Compensation: Up to max rate $33.00/ hourly | Potential yearly bonuses and stock options, upon direct hire offer, at company discretion.

This is not a production welding-only position.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Structural Fabrication & Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our growing manufacturing operation in Baldwin, FL. This position is ideal for a hands-on mechanical fabricator with strong experience in structural steel fabrication, layout, fit-up, welding, and mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working from engineered drawings, measuring and laying out materials, cutting and fitting structural components, assembling steel frameworks, and installing mechanical equipment.

You will play an important role in the construction and assembly of custom modular control buildings, structural steel bases, and skid-mounted industrial control systems.

We are specifically seeking someone with a strong structural fabrication and mechanical background who also possesses welding skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate and assemble structural steel components used in custom modular control buildings and skid-mounted equipment.
• Perform layout, measurement, cutting, fitting, and assembly of steel structures according to engineering drawings.
• Build and assemble structural steel bases, frames, supports, brackets, and mounting structures.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut, grind, drill, and prepare steel components for assembly.
• Perform structural fit-up, ensuring proper alignment, squareness, level, and dimensional accuracy.
• Position, align, clamp, tack weld, and secure fabricated components prior to final assembly.
• Perform welding as required to support structural fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect fabricated components for proper fit, alignment, and workmanship.
• Identify fabrication discrepancies and communicate necessary adjustments.
• Assist in constructing custom modular industrial control buildings from steel base fabrication through final mechanical assembly.
• Assemble structural frames, wall systems, roof components, and building supports.
• Install doors, HVAC equipment, mechanical supports, and other building components.
• Perform mechanical layout to ensure equipment is positioned correctly within modular buildings.
• Verify component locations, spacing, clearances, and accessibility.
• Assist with the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, mounting hardware, brackets, and supports.
• Ensure assembled structures and components meet engineering specifications and quality expectations.
• Fabricate and assemble skid-mounted control systems and related mechanical structures.
• Install and secure industrial equipment, mechanical assemblies, mounting brackets, and structural supports.
• Read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings and equipment layouts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and industrial fabrication equipment to complete assemblies.
• Assist with equipment preparation for inspection, testing, and shipment.
• Verify material availability against bills of materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations personnel to resolve fabrication and assembly issues.
• Perform welding operations as required for structural fabrication projects.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including:

1. MIG/FCAW welding equipment
2. Grinders and cutting tools
3. Band saws
4. Metal shears
5. Punches and drilling equipment
6. Metal bending equipment
7. Overhead cranes and forklifts, when trained and authorized
8. Maintain fabrication equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.
9. Follow applicable welding procedures, fabrication standards, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related structural fabrication, mechanical fabrication, or industrial assembly experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with structural steel layout, measurement, cutting, fit-up, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, fabrication prints, and dimensional specifications.
• Experience working with steel frames, bases, brackets, supports, or industrial equipment structures.
• Working knowledge of welding processes and their application in structural fabrication.
• Proficiency with fabrication tools, measuring equipment, and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong attention to detail, workmanship, organization, and safety.
• Ability to manage multiple fabrication and assembly tasks within project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating modular industrial buildings, equipment skids, structural frames, or industrial enclosures.
• Experience with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), particularly structural steel applications.
• Experience welding ASTM A36 structural steel.
• AWS welding certification or relevant welding qualifications.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience with 3G vertical welding.
• Familiarity with industrial control buildings, electrical equipment enclosures, or engineered mechanical systems.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
• Associate degree or technical training in welding, industrial mechanics, metal fabrication, or a related field.
• Relevant military mechanical or fabrication experience.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to operate fabrication tools and assemble mechanical components.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Work Environment
• This position is based in an on-site industrial fabrication and equipment assembly facility in Baldwin, FL.
• Work involves structural steel fabrication, mechanical assembly, industrial equipment installation, and modular building construction.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in an active fabrication environment with industrial tools, machinery, and occasional dust and noise.

Exceptional candidate background if experience with the following:

• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
• Structural steel fabrication
• Fitter/Welder positions
• Structural steel layout and fit-up
• Industrial mechanical fabrication
• Custom metal fabrication
• Skid fabrication and assembly
• Modular building fabrication
• Industrial equipment fabrication
• Heavy equipment structural assembly

EOE