Advanced Technician – Welding Quality & Training (Bilingual – English / Spanish)

Advanced Technician - Welding Quality & Training (Bilingual - English / Spanish)

Location : Adkins, TX 78101

Job Type : Full-Time - On-Site (W-2 Hourly)

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 45 PM (45-minute lunch)

Pay : Starting at $23.00 per hour (based on experience)

About Top Metal Solutions

Top Metal Solutions LLC specializes in high-quality metal fabrication, including racks, structural components, CNC cutting, welding, and coating services. Based in Adkins, Texas, we are growing rapidly and take pride in building a strong team to support our manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a bilingual Advanced Technician - Welding Quality & Training to serve as the on-the-floor welding expert. This position combines hands-on welding, quality control, training, and leadership over welding parameters and standards to elevate the performance of the entire team.

Key Responsibilities

• ⁠ ⁠Verify welding parameters and inspect welds on the production line to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 / D1.3 and internal standards.
• ⁠ ⁠Authority to stop or adjust processes when critical non-conformities are detected.
• ⁠ ⁠Prepare, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• ⁠ ⁠Use measurement and calibration instruments such as fillet gauges, micrometers, and calipers to validate weld quality.
• ⁠ ⁠Conduct basic destructive and non-destructive weld tests when required.
• ⁠ ⁠Train and mentor new welders, conduct welding tests for new hires, and support internal certification efforts.
• ⁠ ⁠Operate MIG and Flux welding equipment for critical tasks or when additional hands-on support is needed.
• ⁠ ⁠Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve welding processes and troubleshoot issues.
• ⁠ ⁠Track and report KPIs including quality metrics, non-conformities, and training outcomes.
• ⁠ ⁠Maintain proper use and control of tools, consumables, and welding equipment.
• ⁠ ⁠Enforce OSHA safety standards and consistent PPE use across all welding operations.

Required Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

⁠Employer-sponsored medical insurance (70 / 50 plan).

⁠401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match.

Why Join Us

This is your opportunity to leverage your welding expertise to shape quality standards and train the next generation of welders. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and a clear path to supervisory or coordinator-level positions.

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