About Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication.
Richards Welding is an AISC certified metal fabricator delivering full-service commercial and industrial fabrication. We specialize in structural metal solutions for procurement teams, project engineers, and operations managers who need a reliable, code-compliant fabrication partner.
A Single, Accountable Partner for the Full Scope
Our facility combines advanced CNC automation with certified structural welding and turnkey delivery capabilities — making us the AISC certified metal fabricator your operation can depend on for the full fabrication scope. We serve clients across commercial construction, industrial manufacturing, OEM production, and infrastructure sectors.
As an AISC certified metal fabricator, Richards Welding performs all structural welding in full compliance with AWS standards — the quality and compliance benchmarks most frequently required by structural engineers, project owners, and prime contractors. Learn more about the AISC Certification Program and what it requires of fabricators.
AISC Certified · AWS Compliant · FCAW Structural WeldingAdvanced CNC Processing
Automated cutting, burning, and drilling with material-maximizing nesting software — reducing waste and lowering per-part costs at production scale.
Shear & Press Brake Forming
Heavy-duty shearing and precise angular bending for custom plates, structural brackets, and sheet metal to exact tolerances.
Certified Structural Welding
AWS-compliant FCAW structural welding by certified welders, with documented procedures and full code compliance for commercial and industrial applications.
Turnkey Assembly & Delivery
End-to-end project management covering surface preparation, quality control inspection, and staged freight delivery — all under one roof.
Built to Be a Dependable B2B Partner
AISC Certification
As an AISC certified metal fabricator, our facility has been independently audited and certified against the American Institute of Steel Construction's standards — a requirement on many commercial and industrial structural projects.
AWS Compliance
Every structural weld is performed to American Welding Society standards with certified welder qualifications and documented procedures available for project records.
Single-Source Accountability
From initial material processing through final delivery, we manage the full scope internally — eliminating handoffs, reducing risk, and simplifying your supply chain.
Production Scale Capacity
Our facility is structured and scheduled to handle complex, multi-part production runs and heavy structural assemblies concurrently.
Accuracy at Volume
CNC automation and nesting software ensure dimensional accuracy and material efficiency are maintained consistently across large production runs.
One facility. Full scope.
CNC cutting, forming, welding, assembly, QC and freight — managed internally, start to finish.
Quality is Embedded in Every Step.
From the nesting software that optimizes material yield, to the certified welders who sign off on every structural joint, to the QC inspection that precedes every delivery — our AISC certification and AWS compliance are not just credentials. They are the operating standards our team is held to on every project.
We understand that our clients depend on accuracy, reliability, and on-schedule delivery. Delays or non-conformances on fabricated components have downstream consequences. Our processes are designed to prevent them.
As an AISC certified metal fabricator, we know that certification alone doesn't guarantee results — consistency does. Every project that comes through our shop follows the same documented path: material verification, CNC programming and nesting, certified welding to AWS specifications, in-process quality checks, and a final inspection before anything leaves our facility. This structure is what allows us to take on complex, multi-part structural assemblies without treating any single order as a special case.
We work best with clients who value an AISC certified metal fabricator they don't have to double-check. Whether you're a general contractor coordinating a tight construction schedule, an OEM integrating our components into a larger assembly, or a project engineer specifying structural steel for an infrastructure job, our role is the same: deliver exactly what was specified, on the timeline we committed to, with the documentation to prove it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for procurement managers, project engineers, and general contractors evaluating Richards Welding as a fabrication partner.
Add Us to Your Bid ListAISC certification means an independent third party has audited the facility, personnel, and quality management systems of an AISC certified metal fabricator against the American Institute of Steel Construction's standards. For procurement teams and structural engineers, it is one of the most reliable indicators that a shop is equipped and qualified to deliver code-compliant structural components.
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is the primary process used by our AISC certified metal fabricator team for structural applications. It delivers deep penetration and high deposition rates suited for thick-gauge structural steel. FCAW is commonly specified on commercial construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects where AWS D1.1 structural welding compliance is required.
As an AISC certified metal fabricator, Richards Welding works primarily with structural carbon steel in a range of grades and thicknesses — including plates, wide-flange sections, HSS tubing, and angle iron. Our CNC processing equipment handles heavy-gauge stock for both production runs and custom structural assemblies.
Richards Welding is based in Dunn, North Carolina, and serves commercial and industrial clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. As an AISC certified metal fabricator with full turnkey delivery capability, we coordinate staged freight directly to project sites throughout the Southeast region.
An AISC certified metal fabricator is required to maintain a documented quality management system covering personnel qualifications, equipment calibration, material verification, weld procedures, and in-process inspections. At Richards Welding, every project follows that documented path — from raw material through final QC inspection — before anything leaves the facility.
To add Richards Welding to your bid list, submit your project files or RFQ through our contact page. Our estimating team reviews all submissions promptly and responds with a detailed quote. As an AISC certified metal fabricator, we are set up to support formal RFQ processes and can provide qualification documentation upon request.
To generate an accurate quote, our AISC certified metal fabricator team requests: 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 upfront, the faster and more accurate our response.
Yes. Our facility is structured and scheduled to manage complex, multi-part production runs and heavy structural assemblies concurrently. As an AISC certified metal fabricator with CNC automation and certified welding lines operating in parallel, we can take on high-volume orders without sacrificing quality or delivery timelines.
Yes. Turnkey delivery is a core part of our service offering. As an AISC certified metal fabricator, we manage surface preparation, final assembly, QC inspection, and staged freight delivery to your project site or facility — all under one roof. Our team coordinates directly with your logistics or procurement contact to ensure on-schedule arrival.
Getting started is straightforward. Submit your project files or specifications through our quote request page and our estimating team responds immediately. Whether you need a one-time structural component or a recurring production run, our AISC certified metal fabricator team is ready to scope, schedule, and deliver to your requirements.