Exhaust Welder

Duravex – Who We Are:
Duravex is a high-growth manufacturer based in Louisa, Virginia, specializing in sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, coatings, and the design and build of turnkey mechanical systems. In addition to full system integration and production, we also design custom equipment and collaborate with customers to refine and optimize their product designs. Our capabilities include UL 508A industrial control panels and electrical assemblies as part of broader engineered solutions.

Our capabilities are organized into five strategic verticals: Engineered Plant Equipment, OEM Equipment, Data Infrastructure, Defense & Secure Facility Components, Exhaust Systems, and Contract Manufacturing.

What You’ll Do:
This position focuses on custom sheet metal fabrication and welding of automotive exhaust systems and components. The ideal candidate has strong experience in metal forming, cutting, fitting, and precision welding of thin-gauge materials.

Daily Tasks:

· Fabricate custom exhaust components from sheet metal (stainless steel, aluminized steel, and mild steel).
· Cut, roll, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions and specifications.

· Perform MIG and TIG welding on thin-gauge sheet metal.

· Fabricate collectors, mufflers, flanges, transitions, and custom exhaust housings.

· Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication layouts

· Measure, mark, and assemble components for precise fitment.

· Inspect finished welds for strength, alignment, and leak prevention.

· Grind, polish, and finish welded surfaces as needed.

· Maintain fabrication tools and welding equipment.

· Follow all shop safety procedures and quality standards.

What You Bring:
Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding
Strong MIG & TIG welding skills
Ability to work with stainless steel and other exhaust-grade metals
Experience using brake presses, rollers, shears, plasma cutters, and grinders
Ability to read fabrication drawings and use measuring tools accurately

Preferred Qualifications:
Welding certification (AWS or equivalent)
Knowledge of metal forming techniques and layout development
Familiarity with purge welding stainless steel

Why Duravex:
Duravex is building a culture rooted in safety, precision, and continuous improvement—where smart, hands-on leaders thrive.
Lead practical change – no red tape, just results.
Join a company scaling fast and building smart systems from the ground up.
Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term growth opportunity.

Work Location: In person