How to Read Fabrication Blueprints

The key to understanding a manufacturing blueprint, such as a set of metal fabrication directions, is to know what pieces of information such schematics contain and where they are located.

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Applying for a Metal Fabrication Job

While some fabrication shops may be willing to train someone in metalworking, most will look for applicants who have had some previous training and experience, and almost all require a high school diploma or equivalent.

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How Do I Advertise My Fab Shop?

Maybe the Yellow Pages? You are the owner or manager of a metal fabrication shop, and you want to grow and advertise your business. “If only more people knew what we offered,” you say to your staff. An old-timer in the shop might speak up and suggest, “Maybe try the Yellow Pages.” You dismiss that […]

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