Company Name:

SHADE Industries Location:

Phoenix & Tucson, AZ Areas (Office-based with local client travel and short out-of-town deployments of 1 to 4 days)

Job Type:

Full Time, Permanent Schedule:

Minimum 40 hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with occasional late afternoons and Saturdays as required

Pay Scale:

$23.00 to $28.00 per hour, negotiable based on trade experience

Position Keywords:

Welder Fabricator, Structural Welder, MIG Welder, Metal Fabricator, Shop Welder, Steel Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, SHADE Industries The Opportunity SHADE Industries is seeking a skilled, dependable Welder and Fabricator to join our specialized metal fabrication operations serving the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Working as a core member of a focused two-person fabrication team, you will fabricate, cut, drill, assemble, and weld custom architectural shade structures and metal components to exact technical specifications. This hands-on position offers consistent year-round work, competitive pay, and comprehensive corporate benefits for a dedicated craftsperson who takes pride in producing strong, clean MIG welds and precise structural assemblies. Key Responsibilities

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Precision Metal Fabrication:

Cut, drill, fit, layout, and manufacture custom metal parts following blueprints, technical drawings, and precise tolerance specifications.

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Quality Welding Execution:

Produce and inspect strong, clean MIG welds for durability, structural integrity, and specification compliance.

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Equipment and Fleet Operation:

Safely operate hand tools, shop machinery, light to medium-duty company vehicles, utility trailers, and heavy equipment.

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Material Handling and Logistics:

Load and unload steel inventory, transport fabrication materials to local vendors, and support regional project deliveries.

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Workspace Stewardship:

Maintain a safe, highly organized, and clean shop work environment while adhering strictly to jobsite safety standards. What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required

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Trade Experience:

Prior professional welding and metal fabrication experience required.

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Technical Fabrication Skills:

Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, MIG welding, metal cutting, grinding, and surface finishing.

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Physical Endurance:

Ability to stand for long periods, crouch, bend, and lift heavy steel materials throughout the shift.

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Logistics Infrastructure:

Valid state driver license, clean insurable driving record, and reliable personal transportation.

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Fleet Capabilities:

Ability to operate light to medium-duty company trucks with utility trailers and pass a DOT physical examination.

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Professional Demeanor:

Energetic, dependable self-starter with a strong work ethic, flexible schedule availability, and a collaborative team orientation.

• Preferred

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Industry Background:

Certified welder credentialing with permit experience and a background in commercial shad...