Welder – Fabricator | Newport Industries, LLC
Location: West Branch, Iowa
Pay: $20–$28/hr based on experience
Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
At Newport Industries, we don’t just fabricate metal—we build trust, deliver precision, and foster a team-driven environment. Our success is rooted in our values, and as we grow, we are committed to hiring individuals who live and breathe them.
Our Core Values:
•Excellence – We do things right, and we do them well. We take pride in producing work that’s precise, consistent, and top-tier.
•Partnership – We collaborate and communicate. Whether it’s with teammates or customers, we build strong relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
•Innovative – We embrace change, challenge the norm, and find creative solutions to move our business and our team forward.
•Customer-Centric – Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. From custom one-offs to large-scale OEM work, we strive to exceed expectations every time.
If these values speak to you, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Welder–Fabricator who is motivated, detail-oriented, and takes pride in their craft. You’ll join our dynamic metal fabrication team and work on a wide variety of projects using MIG and/or TIG welding processes across aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. If you want to be part of a company where your voice matters and your work is valued, read on.
Qualifications / Skills Preferred:
•Proven welding experience (MIG and/or TIG) on steel, stainless, and aluminum
•Can safely and efficiently use metal cutting tools (saws, ironworkers, grinders, sanders, drill presses)
•Experience with bending metal and reading blueprints
•Comfortable with measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, square, etc.)
•Understands basic fabrication processes and techniques
•Forklift experience preferred
•Able to work independently with direction, and read and interpret technical drawings
•Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
•Physically capable of lifting items up to 50–100 pounds
•Has reliable transportation (public transportation not available)
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Handle, cut, and deburr raw metal materials to precise specs
•Fabricate parts and components per detailed prints
•Collaborate with Project and Operations Managers to plan and complete jobs
•Communicate supply needs (tips, wire, grinding wheels, etc.) to management
•Perform routine maintenance and help maintain shop cleanliness
•Execute basic math calculations during fabrication
•Assist with disposal of shop waste and recyclables
•Uphold safety, quality, and customer-first practices at every step
Why Newport?
Newport Industries is a growing Iowa-based manufacturing company with multiple innovative product lines and a passion for building things that last—starting with our team. Whether you’re working on a custom fabrication job, a national OEM order, or something completely new, we give you the opportunity to make your mark.
Perks & Benefits (Full-Time):
•Opportunities for growth and development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
•Professional development assistance
Shift:
Work Location: In person