Welder/Fabricator

About the role

Design Solutions and Integration (DSI) is an employee‑owned company that provides automation, electrical, and mechanical services to major energy partners such as Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. Since 2001 the firm has supported oil‑field operations with safety‑driven solutions. The welder will apply appropriate welding and cutting processes to join, fabricate, and repair material, operating and maintaining welding tools and equipment safely and accurately to meet the company’s quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites as needed.
• Load and unload materials from trucks or storage areas.
• Operate metalworking equipment (shears, saws, grinders, etc.).
• Prepare materials for fabrication by cutting, grinding, or deburring.
• Fit parts and join them using the appropriate welding process.
• Clean finished parts.
• Collaborate with team members as required.
• Clean and maintain equipment and keep the shop organized.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate a forklift (training provided) and perform non‑CDL driving with or without a trailer (preferred).

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials (50 lb+).
• Standing for extended periods; bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Use hand tools and operate machinery.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work safely, accurately, and follow directions with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of welding experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Blueprint reading.
• Basic math and ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 in.
• General knowledge of welding, plasma cutting, oxy‑fuel torch, drilling, punching, bending, and metal band saw operations.
• Ability to operate a forklift (training provided).
• Adherence to safety protocols and use of protective equipment.
• Ability to ensure accuracy and quality, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) match.
• Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Schedule

Monday – Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime on Fridays (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM).