Solid Steel Manufacturing

Solid Steel Manufacturing is looking for an experienced Fixture / Prototype Builder to join our growing manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on fabrication skills and experience building fixtures, prototypes, and welded steel assemblies from engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype and production-intent fixtures, racks, and material handling equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Measure, layout, cut, fit, and weld steel components to required specifications.
• Develop and build fixtures to support manufacturing and production processes.
• Work with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve design or build issues.
• Make adjustments and modifications to prototypes based on fit, function, and customer requirements.
• Ensure completed work meets quality, dimensional, and customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fixture building, prototype fabrication, welding, or a related manufacturing field.
• Strong MIG welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to use shop equipment including saws, drills, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, material handling racks, or industrial fabrication is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Full-time position with consistent work.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of prototype and custom fabrication projects.
• Fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to grow with a growing company.