Becoming a welder in Kerrville, TX, typically begins with technical training or apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,000 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190, and projects a 2% to 3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Welders in Kerrville can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with opportunities for overtime boosting earnings. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find training and apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Title: Welders, Fabricators, and CNC Operators Department: Precast : Steel Weld - Fab division Location: Kerrville, Texas Summary: Fabricates and assembles forms and accessories used in the manufacture C & M Precast products. Join our family-owned business in Kerrville, Texas, where hard work, dependability, and a commitment to quality are at the core of our values. We are seeking dedicated Welders, Fabricators, and CNC Operators to join our Precast Division. This role involves fabricating and assembling forms and accessories used in the manufacture of C & M Precast products. While experience is a plus, we are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us. Our company prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, making us a unique and rewarding place to work. Responsibilities • Receive daily tasks from the supervisor for specific projects or daily tasks • Lay out and mark reference points onto components • Fit and assemble components • Weld components, fabricate, and assemble products • Program, set up, and operate CNC machine, using blueprints and production plans to create parts and products • Repair equipment and forms • Design and construct templates • Maintain a clean work environment • Work well with a team and independently, depending on the needs • Must be reliable with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • 2 – 5 years of construction experience is required • Welding experience is preferred but not required • Experience with manual equipment such as presses, plasma cutters, riveting press, brazing machine, and welding machines is preferred but not required • Layout experience is preferred • CNC Machine operation experience is preferred but not required • Ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing 50lbs or more • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Requires frequent climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting • Able to use tools and equipment Benefits • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid holidays • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Simple IRA retirement plan
See More Details >>Primary Function: This person will work on various Fox Tank products. ASME & API GMAW (MIG)/ FCAW (Flux core) Welders Skills: Ability read and interpret blueprint drawings Use a measuring tape with accuracy Perform accurate layouts on vessels and tanks Fit-up and weld open root full penetration welds on both plate and pipe Ability to pass ASME Section IX welder qualification test Ability to work as a team member with other welders Able to take direction and instruction from supervisors and quality members Ability to work within a heavy fabrication environment Ability to use Oxyacetylene cutting torches and/ or plasma cutter Welding will be done mostly in the 1G (flat) position but welder will be required to weld in the 4G (overhead) position periodically Shall wear required (supplied by company) PPE – Steel toes, safety glasses, and hard hats Ability to lift 50lbs as required Ability to stand, climb, stooping, and bend for extended periods of times Welder qualification requirements to be hired on at Fox Tank Company: Welders shall be able to pass a 3G & 4G weld test on test plate in accordance with ASME Section IX requirements. • The test will consist of GMAW - open root and FCAW - fill/ cap. • Welds will be destructively tested (bend tested) either root and face or side bends • Or in lieu of bend tests, volumetrically tested Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Shift: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift • Day shift Application Question(s): • Fox Tank Company is a manufacturing shop located in Kerrville, TX. If interested, are you willing to relocate? Experience: • Welding: 1 year (Required) Language: • English or Bilingual (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Kerrville, TX 78028: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>SUMMARY: The Welder's primary responsibility is TIG and MIG welding of aluminum and steel parts. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy, and timeliness in the welding area. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES: • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. • Employee will not lift by self any items over 50lbs, you will ask for assistance. • You will familiarize yourself with proper lifting and turning procedures using legs -not your back. • Must be able to properly and safely operate machinery, as trained and authorized to do so by the company. • Do not use machinery that you are not familiar with and have not been instructed in proper use techniques. • Welding helmet, gloves, apron, and safety glasses MUST be worn at all times. • Hearing protection MUST be used in any high noise areas, welding, grinding, hammering, air press, and cutting areas. • DO NOT look at the welding area with naked eyes, as even a glace can cause damage. Always wear properly approved safety glasses to view the welding arc. • You must wear an N95 dust/mist respirator mask when welding, cutting or grinding. • You must wear rubber sole - leather type work shoes (no sneakers). Full-length pants and long sleeves shirts with forearms protectors (or) suitable welding jacket (or) welding apron and sleeves (no sleeveless shirts permitted). • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Pay attention to the machine you are operating & make sure it is operating properly. Notify your supervisor as soon as you notice the machine not operating properly. • If at any time you are unsure what to do or use ask your supervisor. • Other duties may be required GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: • Must have welding experience using Tig/Mig Welder and adjusting amps on the welding machine. • Must be able to use 1-2 lbs. hammer. • Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. • Must be able to perform the job in a standing position for a length of shift. • This is semi-strenuous work requiring good correct vision, lifting, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling, tuning, and walking from one workstation to another. • All safety procedures must be followed and equipment worn properly. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in accordance with established standards and quality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • MIG: 1 year (Required) • Welding: 2 years (Preferred) • TIG Welding: 1 year (Required) • A strong sense of dedication to your work. • A good work ethic. • Detail oriented. • Tenaciously work towards daily, monthly & annual department and company goals & objectives. • An amenable personality with the ability to self-motivates and works towards a vision or goal. • Ability to prioritize. • Be able to take direction, both verbally and written. • Ability to work with others. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and read in either English or Spanish. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Posses basic mathematical skills. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Be able to ask for further direction or help when not sure of what to do or is being asked of you. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (waist level). Must be able to lift, move, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a warehouse or light manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical equipment and an environment and noise level consistent with light industrial manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to cold or hot weather. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible spending account • Health savings account • Employee assistance program • Life Insurance • Paid time off • Paid Holidays • Referral program Schedule: • 8-hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
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