Fabricator/Welder

About the role

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services. Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience. RoadGuard RoadGuard is looking for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join our team. This is a hands-on fabrication role working with steel and other metals to build, modify, and repair components used in highway safety and infrastructure projects, including guardrail, bridge railing, fencing, gates, signage mounts, and other custom-fabricated products.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld steel, aluminum, and other metals using MIG and Stick welding processes
• Read and work from blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and project specifications
• Build and modify guardrail components, bridge railings, commercial fencing, gates, signage mounts, and other custom-fabricated products
• Cut, shape, measure, fit, and assemble metal components
• Operate fabrication equipment such as plasma cutters, ironworkers, band saws, and hydraulic press brakes
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and structural integrity
• Perform equipment repairs and troubleshoot mechanical or hydraulic issues as needed
• Assist field crews with repairs or modifications when needed
• Maintain fabrication and quality-control documentation
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and safe
• Follow OSHA requirements, welding safety procedures, and PPE requirements
• Help train and support less-experienced welders and fabricators when needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional welding and metal fabrication experience
• Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and Stick (SMAW) welding
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications
• Experience working with structural steel
• Ability to accurately measure, fit, cut, and fabricate metal components
• Experience using common fabrication shop equipment and tools
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to produce clean, consistent, inspection-ready welds
• Ability to pass a practical welding test upon hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand, bend, crouch, and perform physical work throughout the day
• Nice to Have: TIG welding experience
• Nice to Have: Welding certifications or trade/w