JR Metal WorksWhere metal meets momentum. Where bold ideas become the products everyone else wishes they built. Welcome to JR Metal Works, one of the fastest-rising names in American manufacturing. We combine precision engineering, modern fabrication technology, and true craftsmanship to create custom metal products built to last. As we continue to grow, we remain deeply committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvementon the shop floor and beyond. At JR Metal Works, you're not just filling a role. You're joining a team that values integrity, teamwork, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. We invest in your growth so you can build a career with real impact. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for advancement in a company that's moving forwardfast.
Position Summary:
The Flex Welder is responsible for fitting, fabricating, and welding custom metal assemblies with a primary focus on ferrous materials such as carbon steel, mild steel, and structural steel. This position requires strong blueprint reading, precision fit-up, welding, and fabrication skills, with an emphasis on producing high-quality work while maintaining dimensional accuracy and production requirements. The Flex Welder interprets shop drawings, weld symbols, work instructions, and specifications to determine material requirements, assembly sequence, fit-up requirements, and welding procedures. The position performs welding and fabrication while maintaining structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, weld appearance, and overall product quality. The ideal candidate has experience in custom fabrication and ferrous welding, is comfortable working with varying material thicknesses and tight tolerances, and takes pride in producing clean, consistent, high-quality welds.
Core Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication specifications to determine material requirements, dimensions, tolerances, weld requirements, and assembly sequence.
Fit, fabricate, tack, and weld custom carbon steel, mild steel, structural steel, and other ferrous metal components.
Perform MIG/GMAW and Flux-Cored/FCAW welding processes as required by the job, material, and welding procedure.
Prepare, clean, and position materials prior to welding to ensure proper weld quality and fit-up.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components using measuring tools, fixtures, clamps, jigs, and welding equipment.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and tolerances before, during, and after welding.
Inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, penetration, consistency, and conformance to specifications.
Identify and correct fit-up issues, weld distortion, warping, and alignment concerns before final welding.
Apply appropriate welding techniques to control heat input, weld distortion, shrinkage, and dimensional changes.
Perform grinding, cleaning, and weld preparation as needed to meet quality and finish requirements.
Operate shop equipment safely, including grinders, torches, welding equipment, positioners, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other fabrication equipment as trained and authorized.
Use precision measuring equipment such as tape measures, squares, calipers, levels, and other measurement tools to verify part dimensions.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas in accordance with 5S, safety, and housekeeping expectations.
Communicate material shortages, drawing questions, production concerns, quality issues, and equipment problems to supervision promptly.
Follow welding procedures, quality requirements, PPE requirements, and all applicable company safety procedures.
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on weld quality, productivity, efficiency, scrap reduction, and rework reduction.
Maintain consistent production while meeting established quality and scheduling expectations.
Take ownership of finished work and ensure completed assemblies meet customer and JR Metal Works standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required 2+ years of experience in custom metal fabrication and welding.
Strong experience reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
Demonstrated experience welding ferrous metals, particularly carbon steel, mild steel, and structural steel.
Experience with MIG/GMAW and Flux-Cored/FCAW welding.
Ability to perform precision fit-up and welding on custom-fabricated components.
Ability to accurately measure, fit, align, and inspect fabricated components.
Experience identifying and correcting weld distortion, fit-up issues, warping, and alignment problems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, consistent, high-quality welds.
Must be clean, organized, dependable, and able to maintain an orderly work area.
Must own a welding helmet for completion of JR Metal Works' on-site welding test.
Must successfully complete the JR Metal Works welding assessment, which includes blueprint reading and a hands-on welding test.
Preferred / Plus:
Experience with precision or tight-tolerance custom fabrication.
Experience working with carbon steel, mild steel, and structural steel.
Experience working with varying material thicknesses.
Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Experience with grinding, weld preparation, and post-weld finishing.
Previous experience in a custom manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking environment.
Career Growth & DevelopmentJR Metal Works is committed to helping employees build long-term, rewarding careers. Each position is supported by a Position Information Sheet (PIS) that clearly outlines role expectations, skill milestones, and growth pathways.
Position Information: Sheets provide transparency into:
- Performance and merit-based pay progression
- Skill and responsibility milestones
- Leadership growth and development opportunities
- Cross-training and internal advancement paths
- Training, certification, and professional development expectations
Advancement at JR Metal Works is based on demonstrated performance, skill mastery, accountability, and alignment with company values. Employees are encouraged to actively engage with their Position Information Sheet and leadership team to track progress and plan their next career step.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment with JR Metal Works is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
JR Metal Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Employees are expected to comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or guarantees compensation or advancement.
