Craftsmanship-driven metalwork, real autonomy, direct access to leadership, and room to grow with a shop that values family, quality, and pride in the finished product.
MetalArc is hiring a Senior Fabricator for custom architectural and miscellaneous metalwork in Englewood, Colorado.
This is a hands-on fabrication role first. We are looking for someone who can independently build from drawings, produce clean finished work, help train others, and act as a steady point-guard in the shop when needed. This is not a desk-manager role. You will be expected to fabricate, fit, weld, finish, solve problems early, and help keep work moving to a high standard.
Our work includes stairs, rails, gates, canopies, ramps, fencing, structural support work, and custom one-off pieces across commercial, residential, stainless, aluminum, steel, and occasional brass projects. Much of the work is custom and detail-sensitive. Some weeks are shop-heavy; some require field work and install support.
What success looks like
In the first 90 days, a strong hire will:
- own quality control on their work and help raise the bar around them
- reduce remake and rework through stronger planning, fit-up, and early issue flagging
- help the team hit install deadlines and stay aligned with budget goals
What you will do
- fabricate architectural and misc. metal projects from shop drawings
- handle layout, fit-up, welding, finishing, and final quality checks
- build stairs, rails, gates, canopies, ramps, fencing, and related custom assemblies
- identify missing dimensions, constructability issues, and RFI items before fabrication starts
- help assign or sequence work for small crews when needed
- train and correct less-experienced fabricators in the flow of work
- coordinate with field conditions and support installs as needed
- communicate clearly with ownership, teammates, installers, and site contacts about issues before they become rework
- represent MetalArc professionally on jobsites and in clients’ homes
- maintain a clean, safe, quality-driven work area
Must-have qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant fabrication experience
- strong stairs and rail fabrication experience
- strong blueprint reading and layout ability
- shop and field experience
- fitting, MIG, TIG, and FCAW capability
- strong finishing standards
- quality-control mindset
- rigging and forklift familiarity
- ability to work independently from drawings without constant supervision
- strong communication, jobsite professionalism, and judgment when representing the company in the field
Nice to have
- stainless and aluminum experience
- field measurement experience
- informal lead experience with small crews
- CAD familiarity
- install coordination
- project management awareness
- CNC laser, painting, maintenance, woodworking, or mechanical/electrical crossover experience
What this role is
- about 50% fabrication
- about 25% QA and final signoff
- about 15% planning and coordination
- about 10% training and supervision
What this role is not
- not a pure installer role
- not a pure welder role
- not a manager who stays off the tools
- not a fit for someone who does not care about clean finish standards, urgency, or helping grow the business
Schedule and work environment
- full-time
- Monday-Friday
- 40 hours expected
- consistent schedule preferred, with some flexibility in 5x8 or 4x10 structure
- overtime may be available as needed, but is generally voluntary
- mix of shop work and field/install work
- company truck available for local job movement around town
Pay and benefits
- $28–$35 per hour
- project bonus opportunities
- 3% finder’s bonus
- medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and family leave
- paid holidays after 30 days
- PTO after introductory period
- tool allowance
- long-term growth opportunity with no fixed ceiling for the right person
Why MetalArc
MetalArc offers direct access to leadership, real autonomy, varied custom work, strong craftsmanship standards, solid equipment, and a shop culture built around family, pride in the work, and shared growth.
Company Description
MetalArc builds fabricated architectural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metals in Englewood, CO. We do detail-driven work—rails, stairs, guards, and light-structural/misc steel—serving both commercial sites and high-end residential. We run on clear standards: safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and respect for the people doing the work. We care as much about tight fit/finish and clean installs as we do about throughput and schedule discipline.