TalentLogistix is immediately hiring skilled Fabricators in the Talladega, AL area. This is a direct hire opportunity with a competitive hourly rate for those with the skills and knowledge to help our clients achieve their goals. Pay Rate: $27.00/hr-$35.00/hr (depending on experience) Schedule: 1st shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:30am-4:00pm Location: Talladega, AL 35160 We're looking for a hands-on Fabricator who thrives in a job shop environment — where no two days and no two parts are the same. This is a non-production, blueprint-to-completion role working with one-off customer parts made from heavy gauge materials including sheet goods and structural steel (¼" and thicker). This role is ideal for someone who is highly experienced across a range of fabrication equipment, confident in working independently, and takes pride in turning raw material into custom parts without jigs or fixtures. Key Responsibilities: • Interpret detailed blueprints and complete custom fabrications from scratch • Work with various fabrication equipment: • Roller mills, punches, lathes, drills, saws, and more • Fabricate with sheet goods and structural steel — heavy gauge material (¼" and up) • Perform accurate measurements, layout, cutting, forming, and assembly • Complete each part from start to finish independently • Adapt to a wide variety of unique and complex fabrication tasks • Maintain a safe and organized work environment Qualifications: • Proven experience fabricating 10+ different part types per month — variety matters • Ability to work from blueprint to final product without assistance • Experience working with heavy steel and thick gauge materials • Mastery of a wide range of shop equipment and fabrication tools • Job shop background — not high-volume production • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship • Self-motivated, accountable, and able to manage your own workload • Comfortable working without fixtures or jigs — problem-solving mindset is a must This is a job for a builder. A one-off specialist. If you're looking for a fabrication role where you're not just running the same part over and over — but instead creating something new every day — we'd love to hear from you. Talent Logistix is a workforce business solutions provider. We value our hardworking team members and strive to get them matched where they can be successful. We have supplied labor solutions to contractors, commercial, and industrial companies with qualified, skilled tradesmen and technicians for over 30 years.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Talladega, AL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
