You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. About the Role As a Welder at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in fabricating high-quality metal components used in our modular building systems. This position requires precision, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards. You will perform a variety of welding operations using multiple techniques, ensuring each product meets engineering and production specifications. You will collaborate closely with team members across production and assembly areas to ensure seamless project execution. This is a full-time, onsite position located in [insert plant location]. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and enjoys problem-solving through technical skill and teamwork. Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00-10:30pm) Hourly Rate: What You’ll Do • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies using measuring tools and fixtures. • Examines workpieces and verifies conformance to specifications using precision measuring devices. • Welds a variety of metals and alloys including aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. • Clamps, tacks, and grinds parts to achieve required configurations prior to final welding. • Determines appropriate equipment and welding methods based on technical drawings and material properties. • Monitors welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, or distortion of parts. • Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment including MIG, TIG, and arc welding systems. • Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and specifications to plan welding operations. • Develops templates and models based on engineering drawings for accurate fabrication. • Operates metal shaping, straightening, and bending machinery as needed. • Promotes and maintains safe work practices in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards. • Maintains full-time, predictable onsite attendance as an essential job function. • Performs other duties as assigned. Who You Are • High school diploma or equivalent. • 3 years of welding experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction environments. • Welding certificate preferred. • Eligible to work in the United States. • Strong working knowledge of welding processes, tools, and materials. • Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols accurately. • Skilled in using measuring tools; able to add and subtract fractions. • Committed to workplace safety and adherence to PPE requirements. • Excellent balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. • Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs and standing for extended periods. What You’ll Get Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more: • Competitive Compensation • Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities • 401(k) with Company Match • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • Tuition Assistance Program • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Employee Loyalty Awards Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
See More Details >>You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.Come build a career you believe in.RESPONSIBILITIES• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using arc welding (stick welding) and other traditional welding techniques.• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.• Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.• Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.• Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or tools.• Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines, such as brakes and shears.• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. • Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.• Performs other duties as assigned.Z Modular Job Description Effective: DATE Page 2 of 2EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE• High School Diploma• 3 years of welding experience• Welding certificate preferred• Eligible to work in the United StatesKNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | COMPETENCIES • Proficiency in arc welding (stick welding) and familiarity with other welding techniques• Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols• Ability to read a tape measure and add and subtract fractions• Excellent understanding of construction safety rules and a commitment to safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.WORK ENVIRONMENT• This position involves frequent travel to job sites, which may include construction zones, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or remote outdoor locations.• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dust, confined spaces, and elevated heights.• Work conducted in a manufacturing plant is within a controlled environment, involving exposure to machinery, construction, and production processes, as well as varying weather conditions, noise, and dust.• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and highvisibility vests will be provided and must be worn on the production floor and construction site. • Use of welders, overhead cranes, grinders and other welding equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push or pull loads of up to 50 pounds; physical fitness and stamina are essential.• Strong balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.• Ability to meet visual and auditory acuity requirements.• Ability to stand for long periodsZekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.M/F/D/VWe are Zekelman Industries.We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
See More Details >>About the Job We are seeking a highly skilled Welder to support our vehicle sustainment and fielding contract with the U.S. Army. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience welding on military vehicles or armored ground combat platforms, and be proficient in pulse welding, stick welding, soldering, and brazing operations.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Killeen, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills for this skilled trade. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a median salary of $45,190 per year for welders in 2021. In Killeen, the average wage for welders is approximately $109.25 per week, with opportunities for growth through certifications and specialization. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools offer pathways to enter this in-demand field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and job stability.
