Fabricator Jobs in Arlington, TX
Fabricators in Arlington cut, fit and weld steel for switchgear plants, industrial equipment makers and field service crews, with posted starting pay around $18 to $25 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get trained.
Current fabricator Openings in Arlington, TX
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Fabricator Work in Arlington
Fabrication work around Arlington sits in two kinds of shops. Equipment makers such as ANDRITZ, which posts engineering, quality and field service jobs at its south Arlington location, need welder-fabricators who can rebuild structural steel and customer machinery and then take that skill to job sites. Electrical equipment plants such as Siemens in Fort Worth run fabrication operators who program, cut and finish sheet-metal parts for switchgear and power panels.
Most of the hiring is a short drive from the Great Southwest Industrial District along I-30 and SH 360, and the Fort Worth plants are a straight run west on I-30 or I-20. Pay climbs fastest for people who can read fabrication drawings and weld symbols, run several welding processes and work steady overtime during outages and peak orders.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Fabricators
These employers have posted fabrication roles in Arlington or the nearby Fort Worth area on their own careers sites this year:
- ANDRITZ - the industrial equipment maker hires field service welder and mechanical technicians out of Arlington to fabricate, repair and rebuild structural steel and customer equipment.
- Siemens - the Fort Worth electrical equipment plant hires fabrication operators on 1st and 2nd shift to set up machines, program parts, read blueprints and finish metal parts.
Fabricator Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $18 to $21 an hour for fabrication operators and helpers.
- Experienced: roughly $22 to $28 an hour for welder-fabricators who work from drawings.
- Senior / lead: about $30 to $37 an hour for lead fabricators and multi-process field welders.
These are estimates. Siemens in Fort Worth has posted fabrication operator pay of $18.25 to $24.75 an hour, and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the national median for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers at $25.84 an hour (May 2025), with the top 10 percent above about $37. Pay moves with the welding processes you can run, aluminum and stainless experience, travel, shift differentials and overtime.
How to Become a Fabricator in Arlington
Most fabricator jobs ask for a high school diploma or GED, blueprint reading and hands-on welding or machine experience. Texas does not issue a state license for fabricators or production welders; AWS welding certification is voluntary, and employers such as ANDRITZ list it as a plus rather than a requirement. Tarrant County College South Campus in Fort Worth offers the Welding Technology AAS and the Manufacturing Technology certificate, and Arlington ISD students can start in the manufacturing cluster at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.
What the Job Involves
Fabricators read drawings and weld symbols, measure and lay out material, then cut, grind, form, fit and weld metal into parts, frames and assemblies. Depending on the shop, the work runs on saws, shears, press brakes, punch machines and MIG, TIG, stick or flux-core welders, with drilling, tapping and deburring to finish parts. Field roles add repairs during outages, safety paperwork and lifting up to 75 pounds in full PPE.
Skills Employers Look For
- Blueprint, fabrication drawing and weld symbol reading
- MIG, TIG, stick and flux-core welding
- Cutting, grinding, fitting and layout
- Machine setup and basic part programming
- Precise measurement and quality checks
- Safe handling of compressed gas and welding equipment
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington fabricators start as a helper or fabrication operator, learn to work from drawings, and move up to welder-fabricator and lead fabricator. From there the path runs to shop supervisor, quality or weld inspector, or field service technician roles that travel to customer sites. Adding processes such as TIG on aluminum and stainless is the quickest way to raise pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a fabricator in Texas?
No. Texas does not license fabricators or production welders. Employers test your skills on the shop floor, and AWS certification is a voluntary credential that can help you stand out.
How much do fabricators make in Arlington?
Entry fabrication operators generally start around $18 to $21 an hour, and Siemens in Fort Worth has posted $18.25 to $24.75. Experienced welder-fabricators earn about $22 to $28, and senior or lead fabricators can reach the mid-$30s an hour.
Where can I train to be a fabricator near Arlington?
Tarrant County College South Campus in Fort Worth offers the Welding Technology AAS and a Manufacturing Technology certificate. High school students in Arlington ISD can take manufacturing courses at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.
Do fabricator jobs in Arlington involve travel?
Plant roles stay in one shop, but field service fabrication does not. The ANDRITZ field service welder and mechanical technician role based in Arlington lists travel of up to 85 percent of the year to customer sites.
What should I bring to a fabricator interview?
Bring a list of the welding processes and metals you have worked with, any certificates, and examples of drawings you have built from. Many shops give a hands-on weld or fit-up test, so wear work boots and expect to be on the floor.
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