Steels & Metals
A Career To Rely On
Not sure college is your path? That’s okay! In the Lynchburg region, skipping the four-year degree can put you ahead. The steel and metal industry here is booming, with more than 60 companies actively hiring and an average salary of $51,000 for sheet metal workers — with room to grow fast.
The Lynchburg region ranks second in the entire nation for plate work manufacturing employment, making the region one of the best places in America to learn this trade and build a career in it. Whether you’re earning a degree or gaining specialized skills through a certificate or workforce training program, the Lynchburg region offers education options that prepare you for high-demand careers and lifelong success.
Highest Employment in Plate Work Manufacturing Employment in the U.S.
in Supply Chain Revenue made by Lynchburg region Metal Product Manufacturers
Steel & Metal Employers
Nearly 60 fabricated metal employers do business in the Lynchburg region —creating real opportunity for career growth.
From entry level metal fabrication jobs with on-the-job training all the way to some of the best paying machinist jobs in Virginia for experienced workers, the Lynchburg region’s steel and metal industry supports thousands of jobs across a wide range of roles.
Nearly 60 fabricated metal companies employ more than 3,500 workers here and represent the full spectrum of the trade:
- Banker Steel, a full-service structural steel fabricator based in Lynchburg that helps construct skyscrapers, regularly hires welders, fitters, material handlers, project coordinators, and more.
- S. Pipe, a leading manufacturer of steel pipe and fittings serving the water and wastewater industry for over 125 years, hires across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance planning, and logistics.
- Cooper Steel regularly seeks welders, fitters, and shift leads
- Family-owned and operated Triple-S Steel — a national steel service center and distributor founded in 1960 — hires drivers, sales representatives, and fabrication specialists across its Virginia locations.
Whether you’re stepping into your first fabrication role or bringing a decade of machinist experience to the table, the Lynchburg region’s steel and metals industry has a place for you. And with several apprenticeship programs, it’s never been easier to demonstrate a strong work ethic and get hired fast.
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