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How much do flexible custom fabrication jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible custom fabrication in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Custom Fabrication vs Metal Fabricator?

AspectFlexible Custom FabricationMetal Fabricator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in welding or CAD often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in welding or blueprint reading common
Work EnvironmentWorkshops, manufacturing plants, on-site fabricationWorkshops, manufacturing facilities, on-site projects
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for custom projects and prototypesPrimarily in construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors

Flexible Custom Fabrication involves creating tailored products based on specific client needs, often requiring design and customization skills. Metal Fabricators focus on cutting, welding, and assembling metal parts, typically following blueprints. While both roles work with metals and may share certifications, Flexible Custom Fabrication emphasizes customization and design, whereas Metal Fabricators concentrate on metal assembly and fabrication processes.

Do flexible custom fabricators make a lot of money?

Flexible custom fabricators typically earn wages that vary based on experience, location, and skill level. Skilled fabricators with certifications and proficiency in tools like CAD software can earn higher salaries, but overall income depends on industry demand and project complexity.
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Infographic showing various Flexible Custom Fabrication job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,817 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Industrial Fabrication Division Manager (Sheet Metal/Contracting exp req)

Rhodes Wolfe

Appleton, WI

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Industrial Fabrication Division Manager (Sheet Metal/Contracting exp req)
Location: Appleton, WI
Salary: $150,000–$175,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical (95% employer-paid), 401(k) w/ 3% Employer Contribution, ESOP, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: ~45-50 Hours/Week, Flexible Start Time
Travel: Up to 25% to Local/Regional Customer Sites (Overnight Travel 1x/mo for 1-2 nights) 
Start Date: ASAP 
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Available

Industrial Fabrication Division Manager (Sheet Metal/Contracting exp req) Description

Our mechanical contractor client is looking for an Industrial Fabrication Manager to lead their $15M+ sheet metal and custom fabrication division. You will manage 6–8 direct reports while personally carrying a project workload (60/40 split) in a role that will evolve toward pure leadership as the division grows. This is a hands-on, low-bureaucracy culture — no suits or monthly reports, just doing things that drive value to the bottom line. In this role, you will oversee estimating, project management, procurement/purchasing, shop production, and field installation. If you have a background in sheet metal fabrication and mechanical contracting, excel at reading and interpreting drawings and supporting customers, and are an approachable people-first leader, this may be the role for you.

Industrial Fabrication Division Manager (Sheet Metal/Contracting exp req) Responsibilities

•    Schedule and oversee daily shop/field operations for sheet metal & custom fabrication division
•    Lead and develop a team of direct reports; support hiring, training, performance management
•    Review bids, pricing, and proposal quality; oversee estimating function before submission
•    Oversee PM execution - schedule, budget, vendor coordination, customer communication
•    Review project drawings and specs; coordinate fabrication sequencing with field installation
•    Own procurement/purchasing and vendor management for the division
•    Monitor division budget, job costing, and labor productivity; correct overruns
•    Personally bid and manage select projects as PM; oversee division capacity and workload
•    Ensure fabrication and installation meets codes, specs, and quality standards
•    Enforce shop and jobsite safety; participate in incident review as needed
•    Maintain shop equipment, tooling, and material inventory in coordination with shop personnel.
•    Report division status to senior leadership; participate in production/project planning meetings

Industrial Fabrication Division Manager (Sheet Metal/Contracting exp req) Qualifications

•    7+ years experience in sheet metal fabrication required 
•    2+ years supervisory, leadership, or management experience required
•    Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and project specs required
•    Experience overseeing estimating, project management, or procurement required
•    Working knowledge of job costing, labor productivity, and budget management required
•    Experience using ERP, estimating, and scheduling software required
•    Ability to travel up to 25% to client sites required

Employment Type: FULL_TIME