How to hire a granite fabricator

How to hire a granite fabricator, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your granite 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 a granite fabricator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A granite fabricator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, granite 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.

   This list presents granite fabricator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Granite Fabricator	Description	Hourly rate
   Granite Fabricator		$12-21
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23
   Fabricator	A fabricator specializes in manufacturing and assembling equipment or devices, ensuring every product's quality and efficiency. There are instances when a fabricator is required to make multiple gears, conduct verification processes on product schematics and specifications, perform quality control inspections, and test the product in different environments... Show more	$12-21

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Grinders
   • CNC
   • Polishers
   • Professional Customer Service
   • Tape Measure
   • Counter Tops
   • Installation Sites
   • Granite
   • Marble
   • Customers Homes
   • Caulking
   • Natural Stone
   • CAD

   Responsibilities:

   • Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication
   • Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, granite fabricators' average salary in illinois is 47% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level granite fabricators earn 42% less than senior-level granite fabricators.
   • Certifications. A granite 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 a granite fabricator's salary.

   Average granite fabricator salary

   $16.77hourly

   $34,887 yearly

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   Entry-level granite fabricator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a granite fabricator job description

   A granite fabricator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a granite fabricator job description:

   Granite fabricator job description example

   $750 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

   POSITION PURPOSE

   Fabricator II lays out, cuts and tools a variety of materials, including but not limited to marble and granite slabs according to project specifications in preparation for installation.

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITES

   1. Work with the Shop Manager to read work orders to determine production and project specifications.
   2. Examine materials, ingredients, and products visually or with hands in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
   3. Lay out and cut out sinks and tubs to specification.
   4. Select appropriate tools and sequence of tools for shaping and edging according to project specifications
   5. Hone, polish, and grind material to specification
   6. Shape, trim or touchup roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.
   7. Ensure surfaces are smooth and finished to specification
   8. Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures according to type of installation or material used.
   9. Wash polished surface and apply sealer and/or curing agent when appropriate and to specification.
   10. Inspect and handle slabs to ensure quality is maintained throughout the fabrication and transportation of material.
   11. Assists field installations and deliveries as needed.
   12. Participates in daily huddles and practices safety as a priority on all job sites.
   13. Models The Gallegos Corporation mission and values at all times.
   14. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

   REQUIREMENTS

   1. Minimum of 3 years of constructions or Marble & Granite experience
   2. Strong knowledge of all slab materials

   BENEFITS

   • Paid Time Off
   • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
   • 401k
   • Education Programs
   • Local Jobs
   • Growth Opportunity and Advancement
   • Volunteer Program
   • And more!!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right granite fabricator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with granite fabricators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit granite fabricators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit granite fabricators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 granite fabricator

   Once you've decided on a perfect granite fabricator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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