Position Summary:
POSITION: Mig Welder/Fabricator
STATUS: Piece Rate Compensation System
Position Summary:
Based in Madisonville, Texas, this person is responsible for fitting and welding steel parts together using a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) process. Each job must be performed safely, accurately, and in a timely manner in the welding area.
Also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.
This is a fast-paced production environment designed for motivated welders and fabricators. During your first four weeks, you will learn Texas Pride's fabrication methods, production standards, and trailer-building processes while earning $20.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience. Upon successful completion of training, employees transition into our piece-rate compensation system where earnings are driven by production and performance. Welders who consistently produce quality work and maintain strong productivity often earn between $1,500 and $2,000 per week, although individual earnings will vary based on production, attendance, and overall performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create quality welds
- Operating a forklift if required--training on site
- Assemble trailers as instructed by the floor supervisor
- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
- Inspect welds for accuracy
- Prepare product to be welded by grinding and cutting parts to proper dimensions
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
- Running welder at high temperature and feed rate
- Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and
facilities.
- Accurately read a tape measure down to the 16th
- Assembly of simple suspension system
- Follow all safety rules and quality standards
- Monitor Equipment and request maintenance when needed
- Cut and clean metal using plasma cutter and portable grinders
- Weld material in a flat, horizontal, and vertical position
- Lift raw material manually (up to 50lbs.)
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, twist, pull, push continuously for long periods of time
- Willing to work 50 hours a week
- Ability to follow instruction given both verbally and in written form
- Performance Expectations: The Welder/Fabricator is expected to produce high-quality work in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner while supporting daily production goals. Successful employees demonstrate strong welding and fabrication skills, attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork. This position requires the ability to follow specifications, maintain quality standards, meet productivity expectations, and contribute to a positive, safety-focused work environment. Team members are expected to take pride in their craftsmanship, maintain regular attendance, and support Texas Pride's reputation for building durable, American-made trailers.
Company Information
At Texas Pride, we believe in building products the right way and treating people the right way. Many of our team members have been with us for years, including multiple generations of families working side-by-side in welding, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing. We take pride in maintaining a culture where hard work, integrity, and teamwork are valued every day. If you're looking for a place where your welding and fabrication skills matter, your work is appreciated, and you can help build industry-leading trailers, Texas Pride offers a career with stability, growth opportunities, and a team that feels like family.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Make between $1,500.00-$2,000.00per week
Typical start time:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- MIG Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
