Welder

Now operating under new leadership at Big Tex Trailers, we build products that move America forward. We’re looking for dependable MIG Welders / Production Welders who take pride in their craftsmanship and want steady work, competitive earnings, and real growth opportunities.

Pay & Earnings Potential

Earn approximately $22–$26 per hour depending on welding level and attendance incentive eligibility. This effective hourly range includes our attendance incentive program that rewards employees who work all scheduled hours during the pay period.

• Attendance Incentive Program: Employees who work all scheduled hours during the pay period are eligible to earn a $240 attendance incentive every two weeks. When earned consistently, this program adds approximately $3.00 per hour in additional earnings. Maximum annual opportunity: $6,240
• Retention Bonus Program:
  • Welder I – Up to $1,000
  • Welder II – Up to $1,500
  • Welder III – Up to $2,000
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified candidates who join our team.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld trailer components and structural parts
• Read and follow blueprints and work instructions
• Assemble and fabricate metal parts
• Maintain weld quality and production standards
• Follow safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• MIG welding experience preferred
• Ability to read tape measures and blueprints
• Strong attention to quality and craftsmhip
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred)
• Technical education courses, postsecondary institutions (e.g., vocational and technical institutes, community colleges, private welding schools), or welding training through the U.S. Armed Forces
• Strong understanding of how to interpret and use blueprints, welding specifications, and welding procedures
• Ability to use and read welding measuring devices including squares, levels, and tape measures
• Ability to take and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and team members regarding job functions and tasks
• Ability to make repair welds using fabrication equipment including cutting torches, hand grinders, surface grinders, and wheel grinders
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) for calculating material fabrication
• Capability to learn the proper use of fabrication support equipment including turntables, cranes, hoists, lift tables, carts, flip tables

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Opportunities for advancement
• Stable manufacturing environment

Why Join Big Tex?

• Competitive earnings with incentive opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to advance to higher welding levels
• Attendance incentive that rewards reliability