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Overview

A Fabricator's Shop Hand Helper plays a crucial role in supporting fabricators and welders in a workshop or manufacturing environment, assisting in various tasks related to metal fabrication while maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for career advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist fabricators in measuring, cutting, and shaping metal components using tools such as saws, grinders, and shears.
  • Support welding activities by preparing metal surfaces, positioning and clamping workpieces, and operating welding equipment.
  • Maintain equipment in good working condition by cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks.
  • Organize and manage inventory of metal materials, ensuring an adequate supply for ongoing projects.
  • Collaborate with the team to interpret and understand technical drawings and specifications.
  • Learn and apply various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
  • Help as needed in other areas of the shop.
  • Follow safety protocols, including proper handling of sharp tools, welding equipment, and hazardous materials.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of tools and equipment commonly used in metal fabrication.
  • Physical fitness and the ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy materials and equipment.
  • Strong attention to safety and detail.
  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
  • Good teamwork and communication skills.
  • Possess a valid Texas driver's license.
  • One (1) or more years of hands-on experience.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Competitive pay and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.
  • Paid trips and spot bonuses.
  • State-of-the-art equipment and technology.
  • Nice work trucks.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • $150 work boot allowance, Uniforms + free dry cleaning.
  • Access to company provided Hunting lease.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 87 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 210 different employers. 123 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 736 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fabricator's Shop Hand Helper figures were last recalculated when this page was built.