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CNC Processing
Automated cutting, burning & drilling with nesting optimization.
AISC Certified
AWS Compliant
Full Turnkey Fabrication
Your Metal Fabrication in North Carolina Partner for Commercial & Industrial Projects.
Richards Welding is a leading metal fabrication in North Carolina company, specializing in structural steel fabrication for commercial and industrial projects. Our AISC-certified team delivers turnkey solutions, from design and CNC processing to certified welding and on-site erection. Serving contractors across NC, we’re known for prefabricated metal stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals that meet the highest standards.
Send your design files or cut lists — our estimating team responds immediately.
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Code-Compliant Delivery
Who We Are
Your Structural Steel Fabrication Company Near Me for Production-Scale Demands
Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication is a full-service structural steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial clients. We work directly with procurement teams, project engineers, and operations managers to deliver engineered metal components — on time, to specification, and compliant with applicable structural codes.
As a structural steel fabrication company, whether you're sourcing a high-volume production run, a complex structural assembly, or a custom fabricated component, our facility is equipped and scheduled to meet your requirements without compromising quality or delivery.
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Shear & Press Brake
Heavy-duty shearing and angular forming to spec.
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Structural Welding
AWS-compliant FCAW welding by certified professionals.
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Turnkey Delivery
Assembly, QC inspection, and staged freight delivery.
The Difference
Why Production Teams Choose Richards Welding
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AISC Certified Facility
Meets the structural quality benchmarks required by engineers, project owners, and inspectors.
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AWS-Compliant Welding
Fully documented weld procedures and certified welder qualifications on every structural project.
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CNC Automation + Nesting
Maximizes material yield and reduces per-part cost at production scale.
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End-to-End Turnkey Capability
CNC cutting, forming, welding, assembly, QC, and freight under one roof.
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Complex, Parallel Production Runs
Capable of handling multi-part production runs and heavy structural assemblies simultaneously.
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Streamlined Shop Scheduling
Designed to meet commercial project timelines without compromising tolerances.
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Single Point of Contact
From initial file review through final delivery — simplifying procurement and project coordination.
Industries & Applications
Structural & Fabrication Work Across Demanding Sectors
/ 01 — Commercial Construction
Commercial Construction
Structural steel components, brackets, and assemblies for building projects.
/ 02 — Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing
Custom fabricated parts, frames, enclosures, and production tooling.
/ 03 — Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Civil
Structural members and assemblies requiring certified welding and AISC compliance.
/ 04 — OEM & Contract
OEM & Contract Mfg.
Fabricated components for integration into larger assemblies.
/ 05 — Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Heavy structural fabrication for industrial facilities and infrastructure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for procurement managers, project engineers, and operations leads evaluating a fabrication partner.
Our facility is optimized for both high-volume production runs and complex custom assemblies. We operate CNC automation, certified welding lines, and assembly and finishing departments concurrently, allowing us to handle multiple large projects in parallel without sacrificing quality or schedule.
All structural welding is performed in compliance with AWS standards by certified welders using documented weld procedures. Our AISC certification requires independent audits of our facility, personnel, and quality management systems — giving procurement teams and project engineers confidence in every component we deliver.
We request design files (CAD, DXF, DWG, or PDF drawings), a cut list or bill of materials, material specifications (grade, thickness, finish), required quantity, and your target delivery date. The more detail provided, the faster and more accurate our response.
Yes. Our turnkey service includes staged freight delivery coordination. We work with your logistics or procurement team to ensure components arrive on schedule and ready for installation or integration.
Lead time varies by project scope, material availability, and current shop schedule. We recommend submitting your files as early as possible for review so we can provide an accurate production and delivery timeline. Contact our team directly for scheduling discussions on time-sensitive projects.
Let's Build
Partner with Richards Welding on Your Next Project
Send us your design files or cut lists and our estimating team will respond immediately.
Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication · AISC Certified · Full-Service Commercial & Industrial Fabrication