Welder/ Class C

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel fabrication is seeking a Welder/ Class C to join their dynamic team in Texas. The role involves verifying materials, operating CNC machinery, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior CNC experience, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 12+ months CNC machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Verify material correctness before cutting.
• Use manual or CNC measuring tools.
• Perform daily maintenance on CNC machinery.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Blueprint reading

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Welder/ Class C role at Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector.

We’re hiring structural and miscellaneous steel fabricators to join our dynamic and growth-oriented team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Use pre-nested cut cards and documentation to convert raw steel shapes into semi-finished parts. Verify information such as beam type, size, weight, cut length, and heat number before cutting.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify material correctness before cutting
• Work with pre-nested cut sheets
• Match descriptions and lengths with materials, using tape measures
• Use manual or CNC measuring tools
• Mark and identify steel per job requirements
• Stack and stage materials safely
• Understand, interpret, and edit G-code programming
• Use inserts, fixtures, and tooling properly
• Ensure inserts are in working condition and materials are cut square
• Mark drops and return to stock
• Load/unload machines with overhead crane
• Perform daily maintenance on CNC machinery
• Follow quality policies and regulations
• Differentiate material types (WF, TS, CH, L)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read blueprints preferred
• 12+ months CNC machine operation experience (e.g., Peddinghaus FDB 2500)
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Good communication skills
• Overhead crane operation experience helpful
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development support

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Weekend availability

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction