How to hire an assembling fabricator

How to hire an assembling fabricator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assembling fabricator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assembling fabricator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assembling fabricator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assembling fabricator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assembling fabricator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An assembling fabricator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assembling fabricators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of assembling fabricators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assembling Fabricator	Description	Hourly rate
   Assembling Fabricator	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-19
   Warehouse Assembler	A warehouse assembler takes on several responsibilities. They are responsible for preparing work that needs to be accomplished by studying and following assembly instructions to put together parts... Show more	$12-17
   Fabrication Technician	Fabrication technicians are skilled employees who are responsible for using specialized equipment to assemble components for a variety of products or finished products. These technicians are required to perform inspections on the tools and mechanical equipment as well as provide maintenance and repair... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Basic Math
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Math
   • Grinders
   • Quality Standards
   • Cranes
   • Jigs
   • Aluminum
   • Pry Bars
   • Tape Measure
   • Safety Inspections
   • HVAC
   • Hoists

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used power air tools, blow torches, grinders, saws, help welders.
   • Cut, bend, and weld bars at the job site, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
   • Maintain CNC machines in a high volume production environment.
   • Have to use protractors to reach the desired angle.
   • Experience include using MIG and stick welding on mild steel and manganese.
   • Design fixtures and mig weld them together to keep the desired shape.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assembling fabricator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assembling fabricator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assembling fabricators' average salary in georgia is 32% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assembling fabricators earn 34% less than senior-level assembling fabricators.
   • Certifications. An assembling fabricator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assembling fabricator's salary.

   Average assembling fabricator salary

   $16.07hourly

   $33,422 yearly

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   Entry-level assembling fabricator salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average assembling fabricator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$38,961	$19
   2	Wisconsin	$37,568	$18
   3	Washington	$36,590	$18
   4	Minnesota	$36,563	$18
   5	Arizona	$36,060	$17
   6	Oregon	$35,797	$17
   7	Michigan	$35,570	$17
   8	Colorado	$35,229	$17
   9	Iowa	$35,182	$17
   10	Connecticut	$34,809	$17
   11	Pennsylvania	$34,231	$16
   12	Nebraska	$34,049	$16
   13	Ohio	$33,074	$16
   14	Kansas	$33,058	$16
   15	Illinois	$32,529	$16
   16	Texas	$30,521	$15
   17	Indiana	$29,437	$14
   18	Florida	$27,537	$13

   Average assembling fabricator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NOV	$39,209	$18.85
   2	Donaldson	$38,156	$18.34	6
   3	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions	$37,156	$17.86
   4	The Next Level	$36,843	$17.71	1
   5	Ace	$36,648	$17.62
   6	MiTek	$36,320	$17.46
   7	Walters & Wolf	$36,304	$17.45
   8	Leggett & Platt	$36,171	$17.39
   9	Gulf Coast Marine Supply Co	$35,879	$17.25
   10	NORDAM	$35,814	$17.22	1
   11	QPS	$35,181	$16.91
   12	Great Dane	$35,061	$16.86
   13	The Wood Company	$35,021	$16.84
   14	Mine Safety Appliances	$34,925	$16.79
   15	Facility Concepts	$34,858	$16.76
   16	Master Halco	$34,732	$16.70
   17	TRIPP	$34,690	$16.68
   18	MSA	$33,853	$16.28
   19	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$33,806	$16.25
   20	Mega Force Staffing	$33,375	$16.05	1

4. Writing an assembling fabricator job description

   A good assembling fabricator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assembling fabricator job description:

   Assembling fabricator job description example

   OFFERING 3 SHIFTS!!! EXTRA 10% SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

   
   

   1ST SHIFT M-F 7:00 AM TO 3:30 PM

   2ND SHIFT M-F 3:15 PM TO 11:45 PM

   3RD SHIFT M-F 11:30 PM TO 8 AM

   
   

   Offering competitive pay and benefit packages:

   Health, Dental, Vision, Life and other additional insurances

   Paid Vacation

   401K with 40% matching contributions

   
   

   WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATES

   
   

   Grinders, Mechanical Assemblers, Electrical Assemblers

   Description:

   Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.

   Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process

   Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices

   Work on stainless steel fabrication, including to but not limited to:

   Cutting tube

   Operate hand grinders

   Polishing

   Bending

   Assembly

   NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessels

   Install and maintain utility/service lines

   Operate overhead crane and/or forklift

   Physically capable of wearing protective eye, ear, and head gear.

   Must be able to stand 8+ hours per day.

   Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment

   Conduct operations in a safe manner

   Recommend improvements

   Execute other tasks as assigned

   Welders

   Description:

   Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts: fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of stainless steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies

   Ensure all dimensions are correct to specified drawings

   Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards

   Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to employer's specifications

   Set-up welding equipment for lays outs, cutting and fit material for welds

   Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations

   Polishing and cleaning weld joint of work pieces

   Welders are required to weld in all position (6G)

   Must be able to read and have knowledge of weld symbols on blue prints

   G.T.A.W - Experience with stainless steel 1G-6G positions

   Able to calculate circumferences

   Fabricate equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner

   Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication process

   Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.

   Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices

   NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessels

   Work on stainless steel fabrication, including but not limited to:

   Cutting tube

   Operate hand grinders

   Polishing

   Bending

   Assembly

   Operate overhead crane and/or forklift

   Physically capable of wearing protective eye, ear, and head gear

   Must be able to stand 8+ hours per day

   Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment

   Conduct operations in a safe manner

   Work in a confined space

   Work in hot & cold environments

   Recommend improvements

   Execute other tasks as assigned

   Requirements:

   Required to be able to perform simple math equations

   Must be able to read a tape measure

   Excellent problem solving skills

   Exceptional verbal communication skills

   Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.

   Self-motivated

   Must be proficient in reading blue prints

   Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment

   Ability to lift 50 pound

   
   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assembling fabricators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assembling fabricator job on Zippia to find and recruit assembling fabricator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assembling fabricators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assembling fabricator

   Once you've found the assembling fabricator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new assembling fabricator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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