Location: Haltom City, TX (DFW Area)
Type: Full-Time Employee (W-2)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $20–$23/hour, based on experience and demonstrated performance
Language: English speaking required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
About Us
Founded in 1984, Lambert's Ironworks is a DFW-based company specializing in custom gates, fencing, wood fencing, gate automation, and architectural ironwork. We design, fabricate, and install nearly all of our work in-house, allowing us to maintain high standards for quality, craftsmanship, and service.
We work with homeowners, builders, and trade partners across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and are focused on building a long-term team that values accountability, reliability, professionalism, teamwork, and pride in workmanship.
Job Summary
Lambert's Ironworks is seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator / Installer to support both our shop and field operations. We are looking for someone with strong installation, welding, fabrication, or construction experience, sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
This role includes both shop and field responsibilities. Employees should expect to work in both environments as they learn Lambert's operations and as business needs evolve. We value versatile team members who are willing to develop new skills and support different areas of the company.
Every new hire begins by learning Lambert's installation methods, post-setting standards, quality expectations, workflow, and safety procedures. Strong performers who consistently demonstrate initiative, accountability, quality workmanship, and technical ability will have opportunities for increased responsibility as they grow within the company.
This is a physically demanding position requiring consistent attendance, strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in hot and cold outdoor environments throughout the year. Success is measured by workmanship, safety, productivity, communication, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate, install, and repair gates, fencing, architectural metalwork, and related products while following Lambert's quality standards
- Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, and material preparation as required
- Ensure crews arrive prepared with required materials, tools, and equipment
- Set posts, maintain layout accuracy, and ensure quality installations
- Read layouts, measurements, drawings, and work orders
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field issues independently whenever possible
- Communicate job status, material needs, and field issues to management while professionally representing Lambert's with homeowners, builders, and trade partners
- Load, unload, transport, and secure materials and equipment
- Maintain shop organization, equipment, and work areas to support efficient production
- Maintain safe, organized job sites while representing Lambert's professionally and following company safety standards
- Demonstrate initiative by setting a positive example, helping train teammates, solving field problems, and supporting crew productivity
- Support both shop and field operations as business needs require
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum three years of installation, welding, fabrication, or construction experience required; five years preferred
- Experience installing ornamental iron, gates, fencing, architectural metalwork, structural steel, or similar construction products preferred
- Experience installing wood fencing preferred
- Proficiency in stick welding or MIG welding required. Experience with both welding processes and automatic gate installation is preferred.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure, layouts, and installation drawings
Skills & Traits
- Initiative and accountability
- Reliable with consistent attendance
- Adaptable and willing to learn new skills across multiple areas of the business
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and problem-solving
- High attention to detail
- Organized and productive
- Pride in workmanship
- Customer-focused and professional
- Comfortable working in both shop and outdoor environments year-round
Onboarding & Development
Every new employee begins by learning Lambert's installation methods, post-setting standards, quality expectations, workflow, and safety procedures before assuming additional responsibilities.
Employees are expected to demonstrate proficiency in post setting, installation methods, and overall workmanship while continuing to develop their fabrication and field skills.
Strong performers who consistently demonstrate initiative, accountability, quality workmanship, leadership, and operational excellence will have opportunities to assume greater responsibility across both shop and field operations.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to drive company trucks and tow trailers
- Reliable transportation to the Haltom City shop
- Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physical labor throughout the day
- Ability to travel locally to job sites throughout DFW
- Comfortable working in both shop and outdoor environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Stable, full-time W-2 employment
- Overtime available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90-day probationary period
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match after 90-day probationary period
- Supplemental benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, and more
- Company-provided tools and PPE
- 90-day performance review with opportunities for compensation increases based on overall performance, reliability, quality of work, productivity, communication, and demonstrated initiative.
Hiring Process
Qualified candidates may be invited to an in-person interview, which includes a practical welding/fabrication assessment to evaluate technical skills.
Final employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and successful completion of the hiring process.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your relevant installation, welding, fabrication, or construction experience.
- Can you consistently report to work by 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday?
- This role requires driving company trucks and towing trailers. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- This role requires working in both shop and field environments while performing physical labor throughout the day. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Work Location: In person
