Fitter / Welder / Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator – Entry to Mid-Level (Brownwood, TX)

Company: Barr-Techs

Location: Brownwood, TX

Position Type: Full-Time | Shop-Based

Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (DOE)

About the Role

Barr-Techs is hiring an Entry to Mid-Level Welder/Fabricator to join our Brownwood, TX shop team. This position is a great opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of experience who wants to sharpen their skills and grow into a lead fabricator or foreman role over time.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who values safety, takes pride in their work, and wants to build a long-term career in industrial fabrication. You’ll assist with layout, fitting, and welding projects while learning from experienced welders and fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Assist with layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly of metal components
  
  
• Perform MIG and Stick welding under supervision
  
  
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and fabrication drawings
  
  
• Use hand tools, grinders, and cutting equipment safely and effectively
  
  
• Inspect work for accuracy and quality
  
  
• Keep a clean and organized work area
  
  
• Follow all safety and shop procedures
  
  

Requirements

Requirements

• 1–3 years of welding or fabrication experience (school or field)
  
  
• Basic knowledge of MIG, Stick, or Flux-Core welding processes
  
  
• Ability to read simple blueprints or willingness to learn
  
  
• Mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic
  
  
• Must be safety-conscious, dependable, and eager to learn
  
  
• Must be able to pass a background and drug test
  
  

Preferred

• Welding certifications or trade school training
  
  
• OSHA 10 card (preferred, not required)
  
  
• Experience in a shop or industrial environment
  
  

Benefits

Why Join Barr-Techs

• Hands-on training and career growth opportunities
  
  
• Potential to advance into a Leadman or Foreman position
  
  
• Competitive pay based on skill and performance
  
  
• Stable, locally based work environment with a strong safety culture