Welder

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

Job Details: Job Location: Blaze Equipment - 30 - Fort Worth, TX 76135, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading trucks as needed
• Practice good housekeeping of work area
• Able to attend on-call schedule for weekend/after-hours callouts
• Withstand extreme temperatures
• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Self-Motivated
• organization
• Good Multi-tasking ability
• Reasoning skills
• Able to stand the entire shift
• Able to work in cold/hot outdoor environment
• Safety-Conscious
• Basic math Skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Able to operate warehouse forklift
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Design project
• Able to use an oxy-acetylene torch proficiently
• Measuring and Cutting materials to specifications
• Weld components in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Proven experience as a welder

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a parts warehouse, shop, or service facility environment.
• May occasionally lift parts and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to shop equipment, noise, and warehouse conditions may occur.

EEO Statement

Owen Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.