Die Repair Welder: Precision MIG/Stick & Heat Die Work

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vested 401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Onsite clinic

Shift differential and overtime

Uniforms and PPE provided

Advancement opportunities

Company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a Welder to repair and rebuild closed-die forging dies used in our Forge operations. The role requires patience, precision, and attention to detail as you repair cracks, apply weld overlay, and build up die surfaces so dies can return to production.

Work is performed around heated dies in a hot environment; candidates with welding experience are preferred, and willingness to learn Ellwood's specialized die-repair methods is essential for quality repairs.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of practical MIG and/or stick welding experience strongly preferred.
• 4 years of combined welding education through a high school, trade school, technical program, apprenticeship, military service, and/or similar hands‑on training required.
• Experience with weld overlay, repair welding, gouging, torch cutting, crack repair, or heavy industrial welding is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate applicable welding skills during the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and stick welding to repair and rebuild forging dies.
• Apply weld overlay by building successive weld passes over worn or damaged die surfaces.
• Properly tie weld passes into adjacent welds and base material to create a continuous, sound repair.
• Perform manual flooding to build up designated die surfaces for later machining.
• Gouge cracks, porosity, pinholes, and other defective material before rewelding.
• Use cutting torches, wash torches, chisel guns, needle guns, fire heaters, and other welding tools.
• Verify and maintain required die temperatures throughout the welding process.
• Use overhead cranes and approved lifting equipment to move heated dies safely.
• Support manual and robotic weld-flooding operations based on training and assignment.
• Inspect completed work and repair defects identified during grinding, scanning, inspection, or machining.
• Complete required equipment inspections and production documentation.
• Coordinate with employees on the opposite shift to maintain continuity of repairs.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Die repair

Attention to detail

Education

Welding education

Welding apprenticeship

Tools

Welding torches

Overhead crane

Torch cutting

Tool inspection

Job description

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a Welder to repair and rebuild closed-die forging dies used in our Forge operations. The role requires patience, precision, and attention to detail as you repair cracks, apply weld overlay, and build up die surfaces so dies can return to production.

Work is performed around heated dies in a hot environment; candidates with welding experience are preferred, and willingness to learn Ellwood's specialized die-repair methods is essential for quality repairs.