Welder & Fabricator- Repair
Aerotek
Location
Hockley, TX, 77447
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
12 April 2026
Description
A rail and tank car repair facility, has an immediate need for a welder/fabricator to join the team. Will be welding mig/flux 20% of the time and fabricating/assembling 80% of the time. Responsible for reading blueprints, cutting steel with Oxy-Torch, Fitting up, tack welding, etc. Must be able to weld overhead. Looking for candidates worth investing in for the long run as they will become officially certified for railcar repair.
Skills
Welding, mig, flux, fabrication, drawings, production, railcar, tankcar, Association Of American Railroads, Federal Railroad Administration
Top Skills Details
Welding,mig,flux
Additional Skills & Qualifications
structural welding experience
Mig/Flux experience
Ability to weld overhead
ability to read blueprints
Nice to have:
Railcar repair experience
Candidates must be ok with 20% welding and 80% fabricating/assembling
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hockley, TX 77447.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hockley,TX 77447.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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