| Title: | Industrial Fabricator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2107 |
| Location: | Durham, NC |
| Department: | Tooling |
Industrial Fabricator
You Are Not Just Taking a Job - You Are Entering a Calling
At TSN, the Industrial Fabricator role exists at the intersection of technical excellence, craftsmanship, and manufacturing integrity. We believe this position is not simply about fabricating parts or operating equipment - it is about stewarding materials, tools, and processes with skill, safety, precision, and purpose.
We want to say this plainly and without exaggeration: Our commitment to glorify God through our work drives us to invest intentionally in every team member's professional, personal, and intellectual growth - with excellence and purpose. This is not because we promise comfort – but because we intentionally invest in people as whole individuals, honoring the inherent dignity and worth that every person brings to our workplace.
Who We Are (Why We Exist)
TSN’s leadership strives to honor God through the way we serve employees, customers, and the community. Our culture, leadership, and approach to manufacturing excellence are grounded in the conviction that every person is created in the image of God (Imago Dei) and therefore possesses intrinsic dignity, worth, reason, responsibility, and untapped potential. This belief shapes our commitment to treating every employee, customer, vendor, and community member with respect, humility, integrity, and excellence.
We are unapologetically a People First organization - not as a slogan, but as our operating system.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality, precision-built steel fabrication and manufacturing solutions through a vertically integrated production model while building a culture where people have the opportunity to grow and flourish personally, professionally, intellectually, and, where meaningful to them individually, spiritually, with excellence and joy - all for the glory of God and the good of those we serve.
The Role: Industrial Fabricator
As an Industrial Fabricator, you are a skilled, grounded craftsperson entrusted with turning ideas, drawings, and materials into reliable, high-quality products and assemblies. You bring technical discipline, craftsmanship, safety awareness, and practical problem-solving to every project, stewarding tools, materials, and time with excellence and care.
This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, situational awareness, collaborative communication, and a servant’s heart.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and modify steel, aluminum, and sheet metal components.
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, architectural drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Operate fabrication equipment including brakes, rollers, notchers, saws, drill presses, and CNC equipment.
- Perform sheet metal layout, forming, fitting, and finishing operations.
- Apply practical knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems when fabricating or modifying products and assemblies.
- Assist in designing and developing custom fabrication solutions for unique customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Safely operate forklifts, material handling equipment, and standard shop tools.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fabrication area.
Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in industrial fabrication, welding, manufacturing, construction, or related trades.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with MIG welding.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication and forming equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
- Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Training, Development & Mastery
We do not place people into positions - we form professionals.
You will receive:
- Comprehensive safety and operations training
- Ongoing leadership coaching
- CPR/BLS certification support
- Annual continuing education and structured skill development
- Personal and professional mastery or People First principles
We expect growth. We support it intentionally.
Who Thrives Here
This role is ideal for individuals who:
- Care deeply about people, not just processes
- Have a broad understanding of multiple trades through hands-on experience
- Are comfortable working with steel, sheet metal, electrical components, and plumbing-related systems
- Can translate concepts and drawings into finished products
- Find satisfaction in craftsmanship and mastery
- Communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully
- Take stewardship of safety, time, and resources seriously
- Can contribute to design, process improvement, or product development efforts
- Desire to grow intellectually, personally, and professionally
We are not looking for transactional workers. We are seeking stewards.
Our People First Hiring Process (What to Expect)
Our hiring process is intentionally human and rigorous.
We do not start with "Can you do the job?" - we start with "Who are you becoming?"
You will experience:
- A People First Culture-fit reflection
- Interviews rooted in character, stewardship, and self-awareness
- Evaluation through your desire to grow and flourish personally, professionally, and intellectually with excellence, humility, and joy.
- A process designed to honor you as a person - not reduce you to a resume fitting a role
- Hiring criteria are evaluated through observable behaviors and demonstrated qualities, not religious affiliation.
Our commitment is to build a high-trust, high-honor team where people flourish together in a high‑trust environment shaped by organizational values, including faith‑based principles held by leadership.
Our Promise to You
Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement
TSN operates from value‑driven leadership principles, including Christian faith traditions held by the organization, while remaining an Equal Opportunity Employer to individuals of all beliefs. We welcome qualified applicants of all faiths, beliefs, races, ethnicities, national origins, sexes, ages, disabilities, veteran statuses, and backgrounds.
Employment decisions are made based upon qualifications, character, professionalism, performance, and organizational needs — never upon an individual's religion, creed, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Our leadership culture is grounded in biblical principles including humility, stewardship, compassion, integrity, and service to others. No employee or applicant is required to share any religious belief or participate in religious activity as a condition of employment.
If you join this team, you will find:
- Leaders who joyfully invest intentionally in your personal and professional mastery
- Teammates who respect and protect one another
- Standards that push you toward excellence
- A culture where your humanity is never ignored
- A workplace where your work has meaning
We believe people are the mission.
If that resonates with you - we would be honored to meet you.
