Welder – Custom Trailer Fabrication | Manufacturing Starting Pay: $27.00/hr Work Days: Monday–Friday | Full-Time | Day Shift We are seeking experienced Welders with strong skills in custom trailer fabrication for a reputable client in the local area. Key Requirements: • Proven welding experience (MIG and/or Stick preferred) • Custom trailer fabrication skills are a must • Ability to read blueprints and work from drawings • Familiar with fitting, layout, and structural welding • Comfortable working independently and producing quality work • Own tools a plus, but not required Excellent opportunity for welders who take pride in their craftsmanship and enjoy manufacturing custom trailers from the ground up. Apply Today to start the hiring process! Benefits: • Great Starting Wages with raises • Overtime $$ • Paid Weekly • Advancement & growth opportunities • Refer-an-Employee Bonuses • Health Insurance • Vacation & Holiday Looking for Work? We Make It Easy – and It’s Always Free! Apply Today with Total Placement Staffing – where top talent meets top employers in Central Texas. Act fast – many of our best jobs get filled before they ever hit the job boards! Already registered with us? Just give us a call – no need to apply again. Call Leti @ (254) 751-7313 Apply Now – It’s Easy FREE Service for Job Seekers • Simply click “Apply Now” button to complete your app • You are important to us. So, once your app is completed, we will call you to schedule an interview within 24 business hours. Testimonials, Reviews, & Awards – see what people are saying about working with Total Placement. $100 Referral Bonuses for referring friends to Total Placement. See Details welder
See More Details >>Job Title: Field Welder – Team Lead Job Summary: As a Field Welder – Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing all welding, operational, and erection tasks at various job sites, primarily within a 300-mile radius of Waco, TX. Hotel arrangements for travel assignments are provided by the company. Additionally, you will be overseeing and ensuring the quality and efficiency of welding tasks and providing leadership and guidance to a team of welders and laborers. You will play a key role in coordinating workflow, maintaining equipment, and promoting a culture of safety and excellence in welding practices. Responsibilities: • Welding Leadership: Lead by example a team of welders, providing direction, instruction, and support to ensure that welding tasks are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. • Quality Assurance: Oversee welding processes to ensure that welded components meet quality standards and specifications. Conduct inspections and quality checks to verify the integrity of welds. • Workflow Coordination: Coordinate with your project manager, installation manager, and other team members to schedule welding activities, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks based on project requirements. • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition, conducting regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and arranging for repairs or replacements as needed. Keep truck orderly and washed bi-weekly. • Safety Compliance: Ensure that all welding operations comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards. Conduct safety briefings, inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate risks. • Training and Development: Provide training, mentorship, and feedback to field welders and apprentices, assisting in their skill development and promoting continuous improvement in welding techniques and practices. • Documentation: Keep accurate records of welding activities, including work orders, shipping and receiving orders, inspection reports, and safety documentation. Ensure that all documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible as needed. • Problem Solving: Identify and address any challenges or obstacles that arise during welding operations, working collaboratively with team members to implement effective solutions and minimize disruptions. • Communication: Communicate effectively with team members, your project manager and installation manager, providing clear and concise updates on project status, issues, and resolutions. • Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about advances in welding technology, techniques, and equipment, and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Qualifications: • Welding Certification: American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 SMAW is required. Candidate will be administered test by Texas Welding Company in interview process. • Experience: Proven experience in welding operations, with at least 5 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role. • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team towards common goals. • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in various welding techniques, processes, and materials, with a solid understanding of welding blueprints and symbols, principles and best practices. • Safety Awareness: Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and protocols related to welding operations, with a commitment to ensuring a safe work environment. • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with team member. • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions. • Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. • Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions, including lifting heavy objects, working at heights, and standing for extended periods. Additional Required Certifications: Within 30 days of hiring, employee will need to complete and obtain the following certifications provided by the company: OSHA 30-Hour NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1 Practical Examination Heavy Equipment Operators Certification
See More Details >>Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time . We're Coming Back Together To Be Together 100% In Office & Onsite At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives. What You’ll Do Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently. Work With Large Equipment. Follow established work procedures for machining, fitting, and repairing large crushing equipment parts. Load, feed, align, and secure mechanism with an overhead crane. Plan Machining. Plan machining by work orders, blue prints, engineering plans, materials, or other specifications. Prepare work sketches and design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet needs. Perform Machining Operations. Program, set up, and adjust mills, lathes, and many advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations. Ensure Efficiency. Visually observe and listen to operating machines and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and ensure operational efficiency. Skills You’ll Need Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Experience. Five years of construction materials testing experience in construction materials to include aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix concrete is preferred. Must possess superior working knowledge in at least one product line and have skill in all product lines. Functional Knowledge. Must have a working knowledge of mine operations equipment. Must be able to machine parts to dimensional specifications from blueprints and hand drawings. Interpersonal Skills. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate an attention to detail and good judgment. Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. What You’ll Like About Us Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Safe. We are an industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States . Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more . Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and Development. We see our development programs , and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business. Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Job Plant Operations Primary Location Texas-Weatherford Other Locations Texas-Milsap, Texas-Santo Organization GM - SWD DIV OH Schedule Full-time Job Posting Jun 16, 2025, 3:20:06 PM
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Waco, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment. In Waco, the average welder earns approximately $45,190 annually, with experienced welders often surpassing $108,000 per year. Entry-level welders can expect to earn around $29.97 per hour, with opportunities for growth through certifications and specialization. Trade schools and community colleges in Waco offer comprehensive programs that prepare students for this lucrative and in-demand career.
