Exp. Fabricator & Welder - Custom Fabric & Metal Awnings & Canopies

**Experienced Fabricator / Welder — Custom Awnings & Canopies**

**Awnings Houston — Pasadena, TX 77506**

AwningsHouston.com has been building custom awnings and shade structures in Southern Texas since 1990, and we’re looking for an experienced lead fabricator to run metal fabrication at our Pasadena, Texas factory. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled welder who takes pride in clean work, knows how to keep a shop moving, and wants to help train the next generation of fabricators.

We’re looking for an experienced fabricator and welder to help build and install custom awnings and canopies. Our work includes aluminum and steel frames, canvas awnings, and metal awnings.

This is a hands-on position for someone who can take measurements and drawings, plan the work, field measure the jobs off salesman provided super imposed renderings and build accurate, clean frames. We also value someone willing to share their knowledge and help train less-experienced team members.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience in both aluminum and steel
• Ability to weld everything from thin-wall tubing to 1/4" plate
• Ability to build skeleton frames out of 1" square tubing
• Ability to solve complex junctions/compound miters at slope etc
• Experience rolling or bending tubes (1" square) for arched structures
• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills
• Experience leading, training, or directing others in a shop setting
• Forklift experience
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to solve problems without waiting to be told
• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Lay out, cut, fit, and weld aluminum and steel frames.
• Work with thin-wall tubing, including approximately .062-inch aluminum.
• Read drawings, verify measurements, and resolve fabrication questions before cutting.
• Fit angles, miters, and frame connections accurately.
• Inspect finished work for dimensions, alignment, and weld quality.
• Help with installations, material handling, and loading finished frames.
• Keep the shop, tools, and materials organized.
• Install framework to homes and businesses along with stretch sewn cover, apply custom graphic etc.

**What we’re looking for**

• Solid welding and metal-fabrication experience.
• Aluminum welding experience, especially MIG/spool-gun work.
• Ability to measure, lay out, and assemble frames accurately.
• Confidence using saws, grinders, welding equipment, and common shop tools.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems.
• Awning, canopy, sign-frame, or similar experience is a strong plus.

**Pay will be discussed based on experience and demonstrated ability.**

Reply with your name, phone number, availability, and a summary of your welding, fabrication, and installation experience. Photos of previous work are welcome.