Fabricator

JOB SUMMARY

As a Fabricator, you will be instrumental in assembling and welding structural steel components for various construction and fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will have strong welding skills, experience in structural steel assembly, and a commitment to precision and quality. You will work closely with a team to ensure that all components meet design specifications and safety standards.

Salary range: $24.00 to $27.00 an hour.

SOLA IMPACT AND NEW VENTURE

SoLa Impact is a real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building high-quality affordable housing in Black and brown communities. SoLa is Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer and is currently in construction on over 2,000 affordable housing units across Southern California. SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities.

SoLa's new venture is reinventing multifamily housing creation by building the first and only standardized modular housing factory. The new venture is a comprehensive manufacturing system designed, engineered, and built to consistently produce a high-quality, low-cost, net-zero ready, and most importantly, standardized, modular housing product. This a Black-owned and operated business based in Southern California that will deliver between 1,000 – 1,500 modular housing units per year by 2025. We offer a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment which is intellectually challenging and extremely rewarding and fulfilling as we collectively aim to solve affordable housing.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Precisely assemble and weld structural steel components according to blueprints, engineering drawings, and design specifications.
• Perform assembly tasks, including aligning, fitting, and securing steel parts before welding them into place.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on welded joints and assembled structures to ensure adherence to industry standards and project specifications.
• Utilize various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick, FCAW, ERW) and equipment to fabricate steel structures while maintaining high precision and structural integrity.
• Operate and maintain welding and assembly tools, such as grinders, power tools, cranes, and forklifts, ensuring their proper functioning and safety.
• Identify and resolve any assembly or welding issues, collaborating with team members and engineers to find effective solutions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Work closely with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly and welding processes, including material usage, time tracking, and quality checks.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven experience in both structural steel assembly and welding, with knowledge of assembly processes and welding methods.
• Experience with interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols for structural steel projects.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, welding equipment, and other assembly tools required for steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding safety standards and the ability to apply them on the job.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues in both assembly and welding processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

SoLa Impact offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days. This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.

At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.