Wabtec Now Hiring for a Welder (Direct Hire)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Pay Rate: $34.10 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM (4-day work week)
Benefits start day 1!
Get on Board with a Top-Notch Welder Crew
Join Wabtec’s skilled manufacturing team as a Welder. In this role, you’ll perform high-quality welding on rail and transportation equipment components while following strict safety, quality, and production standards. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced welders seeking competitive pay and long-term career growth.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Graduate of a welding program preferred
Experience Requirements
- Graduate of a welding program with at least 1 year of welding experience OR
- Minimum 3 years of industrial, construction, or related professional welding experience
- Proficiency in FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes
- Experience using wire sizes ranging from .035 to 3/32 solid and flux-cored wire
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing instructions
- Basic computer skills required
Job Duties
- Perform welding using FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW processes
- Complete welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications
- Assemble and weld components according to quality standards
- Inspect work throughout the production process
- Operate and maintain welding equipment and assigned tools
- Follow all quality, safety, and production procedures
- Participate as an in-process inspector to ensure product quality
- Work efficiently to meet production schedules and deadlines
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices
Physical Capabilities
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds
- Work from ladders and elevated platforms up to 20 feet high
- Perform repetitive bending, reaching, climbing, and standing throughout the shift
- Wear required PPE including respirators, welding jackets, gloves, welding hoods, hearing protection, and eye protection
- Work in an industrial manufacturing environment while maintaining safe work practices
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Sparks are flying. Grab this MIG welder job in Fort Worth today.