Job Description

Overview

4-Star Hose & Supply, a division of Singer Industrial, is seeking a full-time Metal Hose Fitter/Fabricator in Dallas. This position involves fitting, assembling, and TIG welding stainless steel flexible metal hose assemblies according to customer specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Fit, assemble, and fabricate stainless steel flexible metal hose assemblies.
  • Perform precision TIG welding on thin-wall stainless steel hose components.
  • Weld stainless steel hose, braid collars, fittings, adapters, flanges, and end connections.
  • Measure, cut, prepare, and position components prior to welding and assembly.
  • Build metal hose assemblies according to customer specifications, drawings, work orders, and fabrication instructions.
  • Interpret technical drawings, dimensions, specifications, and welding symbols.
  • Verify hose lengths, fitting orientation, and component placement before completing assemblies.
  • Inspect completed welds and assemblies for workmanship, accuracy, and visible defects.
  • Perform pressure testing, leak testing, or other quality checks when required.
  • Identify and report damaged materials, defective components, or quality concerns.
  • Maintain welding machines, fabrication tools, and testing equipment in proper working condition.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication area.
  • Complete production documentation accurately and maintain material traceability when required.
  • Meet established production schedules, quality expectations, and customer deadlines.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two or more years of TIG welding experience, preferably involving thin-gauge stainless steel.
  • Ability to fit and assemble components accurately before welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, and welding symbols.
  • Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges, and other measuring tools.
  • Knowledge of welding practices, equipment setup, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
  • Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Industrial fabrication and production environment.
  • Regular exposure to welding fumes, heat, sparks, bright light, noise, and moving equipment.
  • Required use of welding helmets, safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, hearing protection, and other designated PPE.
  • Work may involve stainless steel components, fabrication equipment, compressed gases, and pressure-testing equipment.
  • Overtime may be required based on production schedules and customer demand.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 49 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 Dallas, TX

We're tracking 124 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 73 different employers. 50 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 596 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

See all welder fabricator openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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