Aluminum Welder

Fidelity Manufacturing•McGregor, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Fidelity Manufacturing is seeking an Aluminum Welder for its new Texas facility in McGregor. The position supports fabrication of precision aluminum enclosures used in backup power generation systems. The welder performs MIG welding, fitting, cutting, fabrication, and assembly of aluminum components and enclosure structures, ensuring work meets quality standards, engineering specifications, customer requirements, and production schedules. The role requires strong welding skills, the ability to interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings, and experience with aluminum materials, fabrication tools, and welding equipment. The successful candidate demonstrates careful workmanship, attention to detail, and safe work practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As part of the Texas startup team, the employee will help establish production quality and workmanship standards. Work takes place primarily in a manufacturing warehouse, with possible outdoor work or movement between buildings. The environment may involve noise, temperature fluctuations, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, production byproducts, concrete and uneven surfaces, and proximity to welding and fabrication equipment. Required PPE and company safety procedures must be followed. Physical duties include lifting or maneuvering materials and equipment up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, navigating ramps and uneven ground, bending, crouching, climbing, reaching, and visually inspecting welds and finished products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to successfully complete a welding test.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
Basic mathematics and measurement skills.
Experience using hand tools associated with welding and fabrication.
Commitment to safe work practices and proper PPE use.
Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Successful background check and pre-employment drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

MIG aluminum welding experience.
Experience fabricating aluminum enclosures, frames, housings, or structural components.
Manufacturing or fabrication experience.
Forklift operating experience.
Experience reading fabrication prints and weld specifications.
Experience supporting startup operations or rapidly growing manufacturing facilities.
Technical school, trade school, welding certification, or related training.
Experience with precision frame weldments and tight-tolerance fabrication.
Knowledge of fabrication processes, fit-up techniques, and quality inspection procedures.
Experience with material-handling equipment and warehouse operations.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG welding of aluminum components and assemblies.
Set up, lay out, fit up, and tack weld precision frame weldments and brackets.
Assemble and tack components before final welding; square and weld component configurations while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
Weld in vertical and horizontal positions.
Fabricate and repair aluminum components using cutting, fitting, and welding techniques.
Monitor welding to minimize distortion, warping, shrinkage, and other quality defects.
Build assemblies to specified tolerances and quality standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Verify dimensions and fitment using tape measures and other measuring devices.
Follow written and verbal production instructions and maintain accuracy during fabrication and assembly.
Safely operate welders, grinders, band saws, clamps, fixtures, fabrication equipment, and welding-related hand tools.
Support the movement and staging of materials and assemblies; operate forklifts and material-handling equipment when authorized.
Maintain tools, welding equipment, and workstations in proper working condition.
Inspect completed work for compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
Meet production goals while maintaining quality workmanship and following company welding standards and fabrication procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; wear required PPE and follow company safety policies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives involving safety, quality, and productivity.
Work effectively independently and as part of a team.