Skilled Welder & Blueprint Learner – Day Shift (On-Call)

Owen Companies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Companies in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a capable parts and welding support professional for a shop environment. You'll assist unloading, maintain area safety, and participate in on-call duties. You will learn and apply welding, measurement reading, and blueprint interpretation while operating a forklift and handling 50‑lb lifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varied temperatures, with a focus on accurate parts sales and margin improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or business training preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in parts sales, inventory management, service operations, or a related field.
• Experience in equipment, industrial distribution, or service shop environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading trucks as needed.
• Practice good housekeeping of work area.
• Able to attend on-call schedule for weekend/after-hours callouts.
• Read SAE and Metric measurements.
• Willing to learn parts diagrams and Blueprints.
• Able to learn Forklift and Telehandler operations.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment for a method based on requirements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the part that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rulers, etc., and clamp pieces.
• Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve margins.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Organization

Multitasking

Reasoning

Stamina

Outdoor Work

Safety-Conscious

Math Skills

Communication

Forklift Operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Welding

Measuring

Welding Equipment Knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical or business training

2–4 years of experience in parts sales/inventory management/service operations

Tools

Oxy-acetylene Torch

Calipers

Measuring Tools

Job description

Owen Companies in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a capable parts and welding support professional for a shop environment. You'll assist unloading, maintain area safety, and participate in on-call duties. You will learn and apply welding, measurement reading, and blueprint interpretation while operating a forklift and handling 50‑lb lifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varied temperatures, with a focus on accurate parts sales and margin improvements.