Job Description

Now hiring for a Fabricator

Location: Abilene, TX

Pay Rate: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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Looking for Fabricator jobs in Abilene where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

Job Duties

  • Operate machinery to cut, bend, and fabricate rebar to specifications.
  • Measure materials and follow work orders.
  • Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality.
  • Move and organize materials throughout the work area.
  • Maintain a safe and organized workspace.

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Technical training or manufacturing education is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

  • Experience operating manufacturing or production equipment.
  • Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic technical documentation.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to monitor equipment for proper operation.
  • Ability to perform quality inspections and maintain production standards.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, attention to detail, and dependable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manufacturing, fabrication, or construction experience preferred.
  • Experience performing machine setup, tooling changes, troubleshooting, or preventative maintenance is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, quality systems, or continuous improvement practices is considered an asset.
  • Individuals who demonstrate mechanical ability, reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality are well positioned for success as a Fabricator.

Physical Capabilities

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment while maintaining awareness of moving machinery.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
  • Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

“The people are always there to help.” -Jake, Staffmark Associate

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What You Will Do

As a Fabricator you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Fabricator operates manufacturing equipment that transforms raw materials into finished products while supporting safe, efficient production. This role combines mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and dependable work habits to help maintain consistent manufacturing operations.

Successful Fabricator professionals understand machine operation, quality standards, production procedures, and workplace safety while monitoring equipment performance and maintaining efficient workflows. Accuracy and consistency are essential for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing, equipment operation, and producing quality products.

Benefits

401k
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in Abilene, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $15/hr, this posting comes in about 44% below the $26/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $22–$28/hr across 38 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Abilene, TX

Abilene, TX currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 953 other active welding openings from 418 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Abilene, or widen the search to Texas.

Staffmark currently has 6 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (24), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (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 Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Channelview at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Abilene, TX

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