About Ameritex Ameritex is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We serve customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on speed, quality, manufacturability, and innovation. Position Summary We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong sheet-metal design experience to own the full engineering lifecycle—from 3D model → flat pattern → CNC programming → ERP release. This role works closely with production, programming, and project management to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered with consistency. Beyond modeling and programming, this position plays a key role in developing engineering standards, workflows, and process improvements that reduce rework and increase throughput across the business. Responsibilities: Design & Modeling • Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks (Sheet Metal + Weldments) • Design generator enclosures, sound-attenuated housings, electrical enclosures (VFD, PLC, MCC, switchgear), structural skids, frames, weldments, and custom assemblies • Apply DFM principles to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, and cost-effective Programming & Flat Patterns • Generate accurate flat patterns, bend deductions, and forming information • Program parts for lasers, punches, tube lasers, and press brakes using CADMAN Suite and Artube • Produce clear fabrication drawings, weld details, hardware callouts, and bend notes ERP Data Ownership • Enter and maintain BOMs, routings, part metadata, and revision control inside Fulcrum ERP • Ensure engineering data is clean, structured, and fully ready for release to manufacturing • Work within SolidWorks PDM to manage files, revisions, workflows, and approvals Engineering Standards, Workflows & Process Improvement (ENGINEER-LEVEL OWNERSHIP) • Develop and maintain Ameritex engineering standards, templates, and modeling practices • Improve engineering workflows, documentation, and handoffs to reduce errors and rework • Create and govern standards for bend rules, hardware specs, nesting guidelines, part numbering, revision structure, etc. • Identify bottlenecks in design → programming → fabrication and lead technical improvement initiatives • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturability and reduce variation across jobs Production Support • Work directly with welders, brake operators, laser operators, and assembly teams to resolve technical issues • Troubleshoot fabrication, forming, welding, or assembly challenges • Support overtime or after-hours work when critical project deadlines require it Required Qualifications • 3+ years mechanical design experience with sheet-metal enclosures or structural weldments • Strong SolidWorks skills (Sheet Metal & Weldments required) • Understanding of fabrication processes: laser cutting, press braking, welding, hardware, assembly • Experience with programming or willingness to learn laser/press-brake programming immediately • ERP experience (BOMs, routings, part structure, revisions) • Strong mechanical aptitude and a DFM-first mindset Preferred Experience • SolidWorks PDM (files, revisions, workflows) • Industrial/electrical enclosure design (NEMA, UL, NEC familiarity) • Experience in a fabrication or job-shop environment • Knowledge of PEM hardware, gasketing, ventilation, sound attenuation, or cooling solutions Soft Skills / Culture Fit • Organized, detail-driven, and accountable • Strong communicator who collaborates well with production • Proactive problem solver — not a “minimum effort” engineer • Willing to stay late or work overtime when critical projects require it • Driven to improve processes, not just complete tasks Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary ($75,000–$100,000) • Bonus potential • Health benefits, PTO, paid holidays • 401(k) available • Significant career growth in a rapidly scaling engineering environment • Opportunity to help shape the future engineering standards and workflows at Ameritex
See More Details >>About Ameritex Ameritex is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We serve customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on speed, quality, manufacturability, and innovation. Position Summary We are seeking a Mechanical Designer / CNC Programmer to support sheet-metal modeling, CAD cleanup, CNC programming, and ERP data entry. This role takes customer or internal designs and prepares them for manufacturing by creating models, flat patterns, programs, BOMs, routings, and clear fabrication documentation. This position is hands-on and production-driven, working directly with project managers, programmers, and shop personnel to ensure every part is correct, manufacturable, and ready for fabrication. Responsibilities Design & Modeling • Create and update SolidWorks models for brackets, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and assemblies • Clean up customer CAD files, correct errors, and prepare manufacturable part models • Generate fabrication drawings, hardware notes, bend details, and weld callouts Programming & Flat Patterns • Create flat patterns with correct bend deductions and forming logic • Program lasers, punches, tube lasers, and press brakes using CADMAN Suite and Artube • Prepare setup sheets, job travelers, and programming documentation ERP Data Entry & Accuracy • Build and maintain BOMs inside Fulcrum ERP • Create and maintain routings, including operations and cycle times • Ensure part data, metadata, revisions, and release steps are accurate and complete Production Support • Work closely with brake operators, laser operators, welders, and assembly teams • Troubleshoot issues related to forming, cut quality, weld fit-up, and hardware • Support quick-turn updates and engineering changes as needed • Assist in improving clarity and consistency of engineering handoff to production What You Bring • Experience with CNC programming (laser, punch, press brake, or tube laser) or mechanical design/drafting • Strong SolidWorks skills (sheet metal and weldments preferred) • Understanding of fabrication processes: cutting, forming, welding, hardware, assembly • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, GD&T, bend lines, and weld symbols • Experience with ERP systems (BOMs, routings, revisions) preferred • Comfortable working in a high-speed, high-mix manufacturing environment • No engineering degree required — skill, aptitude, and fabrication knowledge matter most • Soft Skills / Culture Fit • Organized and detail-oriented • Strong communicator who works well with production teams • Enjoys problem-solving and hands-on manufacturing • Reliable, proactive, and willing to support deadlines when needed • Takes pride in accuracy and craftsmanship • Compensation & Benefits • $55,000–$75,000 base salary • Bonus potential • Health benefits, PTO, and paid holidays • 401(k) available • Opportunity to advance into Manufacturing Engineer or Senior Programmer roles as skills grow • Work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced fabrication equipment
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in The Woodlands, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years and require approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Texas earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
