Fabricator Hand

DNOW; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

Career growth opportunities

Manufacturing work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking a Fabricator Helper to assist the shop fabricator in building, assembling, and preparing metal components for automation boxes and packages. The role supports both customer orders and in-house equipment while upholding a safe, clean workspace.

Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and equipment mounting per drawings. Applicants should be able to read prints, work with welding processes, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Must provide own tools.
• Prior welding and/or fabrication experience.
• Able to read and fabricate to dimensional prints.
• AWSD1.1 qualification is preferred.
• Pipe welding (ASME IX) is a plus.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist fabricator with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing metal materials.
• Fabricate custom brackets, mounting stands, frames, and trailer components for automation equipment.
• Assemble and modify metal structures per drawings and instructions.
• Prepare materials and parts for welding and fabrication.
• Operate basic shop tools safely (grinders, drills, saws, etc.).
• Install and mount automation boxes, panels, and related equipment onto stands or frames.
• Move materials through the shop and maintain organized work areas.
• Notify lead when materials are low and assist with shop maintenance.

Skills

Reading prints

Attention to detail

Welding knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

START YOUR CAREER NOW.

The Fabricator Helper assists the shop fabricator with building, assembling, and preparing custom metal components, brackets, stands, and trailer components used for automation boxes and automation packages. This position supports fabrication projects for both customer orders and in-house equipment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the fabricator with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing metal materials.
• Help fabricate custom brackets, mounting stands, frames, and trailer components for automation equipment.
• Assist with assembling and modifying metal structures according to drawings, measurements, and instructions.
• Prepare materials and parts for welding and fabrication.
• Operate basic shop tools and equipment safely, including grinders, drills, saws, and other fabrication tools, as trained and authorized.
• Help install and mount automation boxes, panels, and related equipment onto stands, frames, and trailers.
• Assist with loading, unloading, organizing, and moving materials throughout the shop.
• Maintain an organized work area and clean tools and equipment after use.
• Monitor material supplies and notify the fabricator or shop lead when additional materials are needed.
• Assist with shop maintenance, inventory organization, and other daily tasks as assigned.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently to help meet project deadlines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience
• Must provide own tools
• Prior experience in welding and/or fabricating: Pump Packages, FMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) / FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• Must be able to read and fabricate to dimensional prints
• Must be able to qualify to AWSD1.1
• Pipe Welding (ASME Section IX) is a plus
• Ability to manipulate tools and assembly components involving fine and gross motor skills sufficient to demonstrate welding job tasks
• Good interpersonal skills, proficient in oral and written communications.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Manufacturing work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays