Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Welder/Maintenance Worker with 1-2 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MIG welding applications for mild steel and galvanized steel, possess knowledge of metal fabrication tools, and have forklift experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding applications for mild steel and galvanized steel in accordance with project specifications.
  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.
  • Ensure welds meet quality standards and structural integrity requirements.
  • Conduct visual inspections of welded surfaces and make necessary adjustments.
  • Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition.
  • Utilize metal fabrication tools such as metal cutting saws, grinders, and drills to fabricate and modify metal components.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble metal pieces according to project requirements.
  • Measure and align workpieces using precision instruments.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize fabrication processes and techniques.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and facilities.
  • Conduct inspections to identify and address potential maintenance issues.
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
  • Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and materials.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while performing maintenance activities.
  • Safely operate forklifts to transport materials and equipment within the facility.
  • Load and unload materials from trucks and storage areas.
  • Conduct pre-operational checks and routine maintenance on forklifts.
  • Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous materials and heavy loads.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding applications for mild steel and galvanized steel.
  • Knowledge of metal fabrication tools including hammers, grinders, and drills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Experience operating forklifts and familiarity with forklift safety protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality welds.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
  • Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a vocational or technical training program in welding is preferred.

Additional Information

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and varying temperatures.
  • Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including welding helmets, gloves, and safety glasses.

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 $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$39/hr across 44 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 125 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 73 different employers. 42 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 548 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 (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). 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, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. Dallas is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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