TWS - Dallas Welder

XL Specialized Trailers; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

XL Specialized Trailers in Houston, TX is seeking an Assembly Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will use MIG welding and flame-cutting equipment to join metal components according to blueprints and assembly instructions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year of welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, and complete overtime including Saturdays. Safety and quality are emphasized in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year welding experience.
• Proven ability to weld using MIG hand-held welder.
• Basic understand of Shop Math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specification.
• Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products by welding components according to instructions.
• Prepares work by studying assembly instructions, blueprints, and parts lists.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by reading measurements.
• Welds components and corrects welds with grinders as needed.
• Operates overhead crane to move components safely.
• Inspects completed components and verifies specifications.
• Documents actions on production and quality forms.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and uses PPE.
• Monitors safety hazards and reports concerns to supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

***NOTICE***

This job listing is exclusively for students of Tulsa Welding School in Houston, TX to complete prior to our on-campus visit on September 10, 2026. If this does not apply to you, please select a different job listing.

Position Description

General Summary

As a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team, this job is responsible for assembling products using hand-held welding and flame-cutting equipment to join metal components following assembly instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities, Qualifications or Skills Required

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprints specifications and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies with hand-held welding equipment.
• Corrects welds by chipping or grinding off excess weld, slag or splatter using hand scrapers, portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.
• Move components by operating an overhead crane, using safe work habits.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components; conducting a self-inspection.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following operating procedures.
• Document actions by completing production, quality and time forms.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year welding experience
• Proven ability to weld using MIG hand-held welder
• Basic understand of Shop Math
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specification.
• Ability to work overtime as required including Saturdays.

XL Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer