Types of Work You May Be Involved In

We offer shop or field fabrication and welding positions. You may work in one of the following catagories:

Custom Fabrication

• Structural steel packages for commercial and industrial construction
• Platforms, mezzanines, and access systems
• Pipe Fabrication
• Structural upgrades and retrofits

Heavy Equipment Repair & Rebuild

• Excavators, loaders, and industrial equipment
• Structural repairs and reinforcement
• Attachment rebuilds
• Hardfacing and wear solutions

OEM & Production Fabrication

• Production components and assemblies
• Repeat manufacturing programs
• Fabricated subassemblies for equipment manufacturers

Industrial Upgrades & Modifications

• Equipment guarding and safety upgrades
• System modifications and improvements
• Fabricated solutions to improve uptime

Tools & Equipment You’ll Work With

Our fabrication teams work with modern equipment designed to support precision and productivity.

Examples include:

• Robotic welding systems

• CNC press brakes

• Fiber laser cutting systems

• Advanced layout tools like RoboRail

• Heavy welding equipment and positioners

• Overhead cranes and material handling systems

Working with advanced equipment allows our team to take on projects ranging from precision fabrication to large structural builds.

Skills We Look For

You don’t need to know everything on day one. Many of our team members build their skills over time.

Common skills in fabrication roles include:

• MIG / TIG / Stick welding

• Blueprint and fabrication drawing interpretation

• Metal fitting and layout

• Grinding and finishing

• Equipment operation and safe material handling

• Attention to detail and craftsmanship

Most importantly, we look for people who take pride in their work and want to continue improving their craft.

Typical Career Path

Fabrication Intern / Apprentice
Learn shop safety, basic welding processes, and fabrication fundamentals while working alongside experienced team members.

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Fabricator / Welder
Perform welding and fabrication work on structural components, assemblies, and repair projects.

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Senior Fabricator / Shop Lead
Handle complex fabrication projects, mentor newer team members, and help coordinate shop workflow.

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Shop Foreman / Coordinator
Lead a team of fabricators, oversee project execution, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

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Production or Operations Leadership
Opportunities to move into operations leadership, project management, or specialized technical roles.

Many of our leaders started on the shop floor and built their careers through experience and dedication.

Training & Skill Development

We believe great fabrication teams are built through continuous development.

Team members have opportunities for:

• Welding certification advancement

• Advanced fabrication training

• Leadership development programs

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced fabricators

• Cross-training across fabrication, machining, and assembly

Our goal is to help every team member build a career, not just hold a job.

A Day in the Shop

Fabrication at Nix Industrial is hands-on, collaborative, and fast-moving.

A typical day might include:

• Reviewing fabrication drawings

• Laying out components for welding

• Fabricating structural assemblies

• Performing repairs on heavy equipment

• Collaborating with machinists and project teams

• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality

Our fabrication teams take pride in building projects that will perform in demanding environments for years to come.