Welder & Fabricator- Railcar Repair (Nights)

Join a dynamic rail and tank car repair facility as a Welder and Fabricator, where you will play a crucial role in railcar repair. This position involves welding and fabricating tasks, with a focus on assembling and fabricating components. It offers a unique opportunity to become officially certified for railcar repair, fostering long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Weld mig/flux 20% of the time and fabricate/assemble 80% of the time.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Cut steel using an Oxy-Torch.
• Fit up and tack weld components.
• Perform overhead welding.

• Proficiency in mig/flux welding.
• Ability to weld overhead.
• Capability to read blueprints.
• Structural welding experience.

• Experience with railcar repair and fabrication.
• Knowledge of railcar, tank car, and hopper car assembly.
• Familiarity with the ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS and Federal Railroad Administration standards.

Be part of a recently renovated, brand new facility where you can contribute from the early stages and create opportunities for yourself. Our team is expanding, offering a fantastic chance for growth and personal development.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The shift runs from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hempstead, TX.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hempstead,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.