**Welder / Fabricator** • *Description:** Excel Machinery Ltd. has an opportunity available in Plainview, Texas, for a full\-time production fabricator. Previous experience is a plus but will consider an entry level person with the right qualifications who can be trained in the specifics. • *Summary:** Under the direction of the Foreman, the responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator position include fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other material by applying appropriate welding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. • *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Perform welding duties using a wire welder. · Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders or verbal instructions. · Work includes set\-up, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products. · Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torches, and other hand tools related to the job’s needs. · Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications. · Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders. · Willingness to cross\-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position. · Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department. · Perform a variety of complicated tasks, as required. • *QUALIFICATIONS:** · Familiar with a variety of welder concepts, practices, and procedures. · Ability to understand welding symbols and diagrams, read blueprints, and/or other printed instructional material in the welding of products or parts. · Must be thoroughly familiar with welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders. · Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. · Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment. · Positive, willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal. · Must be able to lift / push / pull 75 lbs. · Must be willing/ able to work overtime and weekends as business needs require. · Must be able to proficiently read, write and interpret English. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $16\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour Expected hours: 47\.5 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Plainview, TX 79073 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Plainview, TX 79073: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Plainview, TX, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both practical and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Plainview, TX, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. The demand for welders is robust, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth, offering a promising career path with significant earning potential.
