Fabricator Hand

DNOW; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) / Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Manufacturing work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW in Texas is seeking a Fabricator Helper to support the shop fabricator in building, assembling, and preparing custom metal components for automation boxes and packages.

You will assist with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and assembling brackets, frames, and trailer components, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior welding/fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and fabricate to dimensional prints.
• AWSD1.1 qualification is a plus.
• Pipe welding (ASME IX) is a plus.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welding/Fabrication

Dimensional reading

Manual tools handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMAW/FCAW techniques

Welding equipment operation

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.
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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