Fabricator Hand

Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking a Fabricator Helper to assist in building and preparing metal components for automation equipment. You’ll measure, cut, grind, drill, and assemble parts to drawing specifications, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will support welding-related tasks, operate basic shop tools, and help install components onto frames and trailers. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must provide own tools for fabrication work.
• Prior welding and/or fabricating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and fabricate to dimensional prints.
• AWSD1.1 Pipe Welding qualification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist fabricator with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing metal materials.
• Help fabricate 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 shop tools safely (grinders, drills, saws, etc.).
• Assist with installing automation boxes, panels on stands/frames/trailers.
• Move materials around the shop and maintain organization.
• Keep tools and area clean; notify lead when materials run low.
• Support shop maintenance and inventory tasks; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

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

At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities. DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets. We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.