Heavy Assembler - Production
Description
Heavy Assembler
Welding/Heavy Assembly | Full-Time, Hourly | On-Site | Waxahachie, Texas
About the Role
Americase is hiring a Heavy Assembler to support our welding department in Waxahachie, Texas. You will prepare, position, fit, and assemble heavy-duty metal and aluminum components before and after the welding process, working directly alongside welders and fabricators to keep units moving efficiently and safely through the production line. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable of sustained manual work, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?
- Learn on the Job: Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude will be considered.
- Team Environment: Work side by side with skilled welders, fabricators, and your department lead.
Schedule and Position Details
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday overtime as required
- Weld Support: Position, align, clamp, and secure components before and during welding.
- Fit-Up: Read blueprints, work orders, and assembly diagrams to fit and tack-fit parts to required tolerances.
- Material Handling: Stage raw materials, sub-assemblies, and hardware at workstations.
- Mechanical Assembly: Install fasteners, hinges, latches, rivets, and other hardware using hand and pneumatic tools.
- Grinding and Finishing: Grind, deburr, and smooth welded seams and cut edges to prepare parts for finishing or further assembly.
- Quality Checks: Inspect fitment, alignment, and finish against specifications and flag discrepancies to the department lead.
- Equipment Care: Maintain assigned tools, jigs, and fixtures and report equipment issues promptly.
- Housekeeping and Safety: Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with facility safety protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate with welders, fabricators, and the department lead to keep production on schedule.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing, assembly, or metal fabrication experience preferred
- Prior experience working alongside welders or in a metal fabrication environment is a plus
- Ability to use a tape measure and calipers and read basic blueprints and work orders
- Working knowledge of hand tools and saws (band, table, chop, and miter saws)
- Forklift experience preferred
- Metal work experience, including cleaning, deburring, and cutting, preferred
- Willingness to work in a team setting and put in additional hours as the workload requires
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods, up to a full 10–12-hour shift
- Frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance or lifting equipment
- Regularly handle, grasp, and manipulate tools, parts, and hardware
- Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
This position works on a manufacturing production floor near welding operations, grinding stations, and powered industrial equipment, with exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, heat, and varying temperatures.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of any pre-employment screening required by Americase.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Americase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations: Americase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
E-Verify: Americase participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit .
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at the discretion of management to meet business needs.