Associate- Welding

VIVA Railings; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Railings in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Welding Associate to join our fabrication team. You will weld and fabricate premium railing parts using advanced equipment, interpreting blueprints and shaping metal to our signature standards.

Responsibilities include TIG and Stick welding, field installation welds on posts, deburring and finishing, plus collaboration with field crews. Must have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year TIG experience, and traveling up to 300 miles to job sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of TIG welding experience is essential.
• Current welding certification is highly desirable.
• Experience on construction sites with power tools is required.
• Willingness to travel to job sites up to 300 miles away.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and weld to project specs using TIG or Stick processes.
• Perform field installation welds on posts and sheeting.
• Select fillers based on project guidelines and material types.
• Collaborate with field crews to ensure high-quality installations.
• Deburr and grind finished surfaces to Viva Railings' quality standards.
• Support budget-conscious fabrication and efficient workflow.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

TIG welding

Stick welding

Field welding installation

Collaboration

Budget awareness

Deburring & grinding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lewisville, TX 75057

Job Category: Construction

The Welding Associate at Viva Railings is the artisan behind the assembly of our state-of-the-art railing products. Responsible for welding and fabricating our premium parts, you will use advanced machinery to shape and finesse the designs according to Viva Railings' signature standards. Your duties will include interpreting detailed blueprints, precision cutting of metal and crafting molten metal to remove any irregularities, ensuring the delivery of superior quality railings.

WHAT WE DO

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interpret project blueprints and execute tasks with accuracy, keeping Viva Railings' standards in mind. Perform TIG, Stick and other types of welding in accordance with the specific requirements of each project.


• Execute field installation welds, including sheeting and posts.


• Demonstrate good judgement when selecting fillers for jobs, drawing on experience and project guidelines.


• Collaborate with field labor crew to ensure installations are efficient and of the highest quality.


• Showcase resource management skills to respect budgetary parameters and meet customer satisfaction.


• Perform de-burring and grinding as required to achieve Viva Railings' high standard of surface texture.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.


• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• A minimum of 1 year of TIG welding experience is essential.


• Current and valid welding certification is highly desirable.


• Previous experience working on construction sites and familiarity with power tools is required.


• Understanding of construction site safety procedures is crucial.


• Willingness to travel to job sites located up to 300 miles away.