# Metal Fabricator jobs and career guide

Category: Welding & Metal
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/fabricator/
Also called: fitter, welder fitter, structural fitter, steel fabricator

Fabricators cut, form, fit and weld metal parts and assemblies in shops for construction, machinery and products.

## Typical US pay
$38k–$75k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Lay out and cut parts on saws, shears and plasma tables
- Form metal on press brakes and rollers
- Fit and weld assemblies to drawings
- Measure and inspect finished work

## Key skills
- Layout
- Press brake
- MIG welding
- Blueprint reading
- Measuring tools

## Training
Welding or fabrication program, or on-the-job training.

## Licensing & certifications
No license; AWS certifications help.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.