Welder

MIG Welder – Earn $22–$26/hr | Attendance Bonus + Retention Bonuses

Big Tex Trailers – Batavia, OH

Now Operating Under New Leadership

At Big Tex Trailers, we don’t just weld parts, we build products that move America forward. We’re looking for dependable MIG Welders / Production Welders who take pride in their craftsmanship and want steady work, competitive earnings, and real growth opportunities.

If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing company where your reliability and work ethic are rewarded, we encourage you to apply.

Pay & Earnings Potential

Earn approximately $22–$26 per hour depending on welding level and attendance incentive eligibility.

This effective hourly range includes our attendance incentive program that rewards employees who work all scheduled hours during the pay period.

Effective Earnings by Welding Level

Apprentice Welder
~$20.50 per hour effective earnings

Welder I
~$22.00 – $23.50 per hour effective earnings

Welder II
~$24.00 – $25.50 per hour effective earnings

Welder III
~$26.00+ per hour effective earnings

Effective earnings include attendance incentive eligibility.

Attendance Incentive Program

Employees who work all scheduled hours during the pay period are eligible to earn a $240 attendance incentive every two weeks.

When earned consistently, this program adds approximately $3.00 per hour in additional earnings.

Maximum annual opportunity: $6,240

Additional Incentive Programs

Retention Bonus Program

Welder I – Up to $1,000
Welder II – Up to $1,500
Welder III – Up to $2,000

Employee Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified candidates who join our team.

What You'll Do

• MIG weld trailer components and structural parts
• Read and follow blueprints and work instructions
• Assemble and fabricate metal parts
• Maintain weld quality and production standards
• Follow safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

• MIG welding experience preferred
• Ability to read tape measures and blueprints
• Strong attention to quality and craftsmanship
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Opportunities for advancement
• Stable manufacturing environment

Why Join Big Tex?

• Competitive earnings with incentive opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to advance to higher welding levels
• Attendance incentive that rewards reliability

Apply Today

If you’re a welder looking for steady work, competitive earnings, and opportunities to grow your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalent
• Preferred; Technical education courses, postsecondary institutions, such as vocational and technical institutes, community colleges, private welding, soldering, and brazing schools and/or welding training through the U.S. Armed Forces
• Must have strong understanding of how to interpret and use blueprints, welding specifications, and welding procedures
• Must be able to use and read welding measuring devices including but not limited to squares, levels, and tape measures.
• Must be able to take and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate both with supervision and other team members as it relates to job function and current task.
• Must be able to make repair welds using fabrication equipment including but not limited to cutting torches, hand grinders, surface grinders, and wheel grinders.
• Must have basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing for calculating material fabrication.
• Must be capable of learning the proper use of fabrication support equipment including turntables, cranes, hoist, lift tables, carts, flip tables,