Welder I – Precision Fabrication & Growth

L.B. Foster Company; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits the 1

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays per year and PTO accr

Career development opportunities

Job summary

L.B. Foster Company in Hillsboro, TX is seeking a Welder to cut, join mild or stainless steel and other materials for assembly of structures. You will operate welding equipment and prepare surfaces, reading drawings and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate welding methods, setting up components, performing pre-operation inspections, and adhering to 5S standards. Candidates typically have a HS diploma and demonstrated welding experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Related degree from a technical college is a plus.
• 1 year of proven welding experience in a manufacturing environment or internship while attending technical college.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all safe start meetings.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and rules.
• Follow 5S standards to maintain the work area.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on specifications.
• Set up and align components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Operate angle grinders and other tools to prepare surfaces for welding.
• Complete pre-operation equipment inspections and report issues.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tape measure

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Dexterity

Mathematics

Safe working practices

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical college degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Angle grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

L.B. Foster Company in Hillsboro, TX is seeking a Welder to cut, join mild or stainless steel and other materials for assembly of structures. You will operate welding equipment and prepare surfaces, reading drawings and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate welding methods, setting up components, performing pre-operation inspections, and adhering to 5S standards. Candidates typically have a HS diploma and demonstrated welding experience.