Welder's Helper

Job Title: Welder’s Helper (Full-Time).

Company Overview:

Blackhorn Fences, LLC (“Blackhorn”) specializes in the fabrication of metal fencing, handrails, gates, and other custom metal work. Our work includes Commercial, Residential and Farm & Ranch. Our shop is in Cibolo, Texas and our customer base is primarily in San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas. At Blackhorn, we are always looking for quality people who are eager to grow with the company. When you decide to join Blackhorn, you will know what it is like to be respected as a team member, challenged in your work and rewarded for your contributions.

Job Purpose:

To work as a team to layout, fabricate and finish metal fence, handrails, gates, and other custom metal work for commercial construction, residences, farms and ranches.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactive about determining equipment, materials and tool requirements to complete tasks.
• Organize and maintain work area to achieve safe, clean and efficient operations.
• Cut metal tubing for fabrication, using a chop saw or band saw.
• Ability to cut and saddle pipe with an oxyacetylene torch is a plus, but not required.
• Assist with the installation of wrought iron fence, handrails and gates, and other misc. metal work.
• Assist with the installation of gate openers and gate opener accessories.
• Field projects may include: clear fence line, drill post holes, assist in layout of fence, set posts, grind excess slag off welds, stretch wire, tie wire, clean and degrease metal, prime, and paint.
• Operate skid steer as necessary, primarily for the use of loading/unloading materials and drilling post holes.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety precautions related to occupational hazards, procedures and practices of the trade.
• Ability to read tape measures and basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions.
• Strong work ethic, good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Occasional out-of-town travel may be required.
• Must have two valid forms of identification.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifting 50 to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, gas and/or fumes.
• Frequent holding and grasping with the hands when handling tools and equipment.
• Position requires bending, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Occasionally will work on ladders, lifts, and at heights.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $17.00+ per hour depending on level of skill, knowledge and experience.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO).
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Direct Deposit Payroll.
• Overtime Available.
• Paid Training.

Blackhorn Fences, LLC (“Blackhorn”) specializes in the fabrication of metal fencing, handrails, gates, and other custom metal work. Our work includes Commercial, Residential and Farm & Ranch. Our shop is located in Cibolo, Texas and our customer base is primarily in San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas. At Blackhorn, we are always looking for quality people who are eager to grow with the company. When you decide to join Blackhorn, you will know what it is like to be respected as a team member, challenged in your work and rewarded for your contributions.