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Wabtec Now Hiring for a Welder (Direct Hire)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Pay Rate: $34.10 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM (4-day work week)

Get on Board with a Top-Notch Welder Crew

Join Wabtec’s skilled manufacturing team as a Welder. In this role, you’ll perform high-quality welding on rail and transportation equipment components while following strict safety, quality, and production standards. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced welders seeking competitive pay and long-term career growth.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

• Graduate of a welding program preferred

Experience Requirements

• Graduate of a welding program with at least 1 year of welding experience OR

• Minimum 3 years of industrial, construction, or related professional welding experience

• Proficiency in FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes

• Experience using wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 solid and flux-cored wire

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing instructions

• Basic computer skills required

Job Duties

• Perform welding using FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW processes

• Complete welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications

• Assemble and weld components according to quality standards

• Inspect work throughout the production process

• Operate and maintain welding equipment and assigned tools

• Follow all quality, safety, and production procedures

• Participate as an in-process inspector to ensure product quality

• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and deadlines

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices

Physical Capabilities

• Lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds

• Work from ladders and elevated platforms up to 20 feet high

• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, climbing, and standing throughout the shift

• Wear required PPE including respirators, welding jackets, gloves, welding hoods, hearing protection, and eye protection

• Work in an industrial manufacturing environment while maintaining safe work practices

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off (PTO)

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Sparks are flying. Grab this MIG welder job in Fort Worth today.

What You Will Do As a Welder you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.

The Welder manufactures welded metal products through skilled MIG welding, fabrication, and quality inspection practices. This role requires technical knowledge, strong work habits, and attention to detail while supporting manufacturing operations.

Successful Welder candidates understand welding safety, blueprint interpretation, and fabrication techniques while producing consistent, high-quality welds that meet engineering requirements. Reliable workmanship contributes directly to operational success.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy welding and producing precision metal assemblies.