Fabricator

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication shipbuilding aerospace and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel youre joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships defense systems aerospace components and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Entry-level position performing basic welding fitting and fabrication tasks under close supervision. Learns to

interpret blueprints set up equipment and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately. Works with steel

aluminum and stainless-steel components.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

Perform basic welding and fitting tasks using FCAW (Fluxcore) GMAW (MIG) TIG Stick Pulse and Spray transfer techniques.

Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols.

Assist in assembly grinding straightening beveling bracing and finishing fabricated parts.

Perform flame cutting and pre- and tack welding as needed.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.

Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Mission Readiness:

Basic welding and fitting skills with Fluxcore Pulse and Spray transfer MIG welding.

Ability to use hand tools measuring devices and lifting equipment.

Basic understanding of shop math and welding symbols.

Industrious reliable and able to focus on tasks until completion.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience preferred

Travel Requirements:

Between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to stand walk sit reach/pull/push with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel regularly.

May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

Uphold Safety and Quality Standards

Embody Team Spirit

Relentless Customer Focus

Convey Integrity Trust and Professionalism

Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Committed to Individual Career Growth

We Do Fun Things Plus More!

Need Assistance

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process please email with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build builds us.