Welder - 1st shift

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Welding Lead, the Welder is responsible for fitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. The Welder works with the Shift Supervisor and senior management to ensure customer products are fit and welded to each job’s specifications. Consistent production of quality UT‑passable welds is critical, and the Welder must maintain production levels determined by the Production Supervisor.

MICA Steelworks – Haltom City, Texas Plant

Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM with Saturday as needed.

High School Diploma or GED required. 1‑2 years of welding experience, including overhead and jib crane operation.

• Passing 2G, T‑Joint, and Carbon Air Arc tests
• Knowledge of welding concepts, practices, procedures, and symbols
• Ability to read blueprints, welding diagrams, and other instructional material
• Proficiency with torches, torch tips, Air Arc, temperature sticks, welding fillet gauges, flux core and metal core wire
• Capability to work in extreme temperatures and additional hours as needed

• Perform welding duties with a wire welder
• Weld steel components using lay‑outs, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions
• Weld in flat, horizontal, and other directions
• Set up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and rework finished products
• Collaborate with fitters or fitters/welders on multi‑component fabrication
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torches, and other hand tools
• Inspect and correct welds to meet specifications
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure with straightedges or templates
• Clamp, hold, tack‑weld, heat bend, grind, or bolt components as required
• Read and follow job orders, engineering drawings, and work orders
• Cross‑train and perform additional job tasks when necessary
• Maintain equipment functionality and safety
• Maintain quality and UT‑passable welds, and meet production levels
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a changing environment
• Operate equipment safely and maintain safe working habits
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Weld test administration
• Adherence to MICA Steelworks programs and policies
• Practice good housekeeping to keep the area clean and organized
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment

• Full‑time shop exposure
• Extreme temperatures (sometimes seasonal)
• No travel required
• Stand for 8‑10 hours per day, up to 6 days a week
• Good vision, hearing, smell, and balance required
• Frequent lifting or moving up to 75 lbs
• Regular standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and stair/ladders climbing
• OSHA‑required PPE including welding hood when welding

The employee must participate in continuing education as requested or required by the supervisor and attend mandatory educational programs.

Full‑time, 40–55 hours per week.

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Dental, vision, and health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

• Attendance bonus
• Bonus opportunities
• Differential pay
• Hourly and overtime pay
• Profit sharing
• Quarterly bonus

• 10‑hour shift
• 12‑hour shift
• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Night shift required; weekends as needed.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

High school or equivalent (preferred). Welding: 1 year required. Shift availability: night shift required.

Work location:

In person.