Location: Haltom City, TX (DFW Area)
Type: Full-Time Employee (W-2)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $18–$20/hour, based on experience
Language: English speaking required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
About Us
Founded in 1984, Lambert’s Ironworks is a DFW-based company specializing in custom gates, fencing, and architectural ironwork. We design, fabricate, and install nearly all of our work in-house, allowing us to maintain high standards for quality, craftsmanship, and service.
We work with homeowners, builders, and trade partners across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and are focused on building a long-term team that values reliability, accountability, professionalism, and pride in workmanship.
Job Summary
Lambert’s Ironworks is seeking a dependable Ironwork Fabricator / Installer to support fabrication and installation work across gates, fencing, and custom ironwork projects.
This is a hands-on role designed for team members who are adaptable and willing to work across fabrication, welding, material prep, post setting, and field installation depending on workload and project needs.
Team members in this position rotate through different phases of shop and field operations to develop a broader skill set and support overall production and installation workflows. This role is ideal for someone who wants to continue developing in the trades while gaining exposure to multiple aspects of custom ironwork and installation work.
This is a physically demanding role that requires consistent attendance, steady productivity, and the ability to work efficiently throughout the day. Team members regularly work in both hot and cold environments, including outdoor job sites throughout the year.
Strong performers who demonstrate reliability, quality workmanship, productivity, and leadership potential may have opportunities to grow into lead installer, fabrication, or crew leader roles over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with fabrication and installation of custom gates, fencing, railings, and other ironwork projects
- Perform MIG welding in both shop and field environments
- Support fence and gate installation at residential and commercial job sites
- Set posts, maintain layout accuracy, and assist with straight-line fence installation
- Cut, grind, prep, and stage materials for fabrication and installation
- Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment
- Maintain clean and organized work areas in both shop and field environments
- Follow company safety procedures and job site standards
- Work efficiently as part of a crew while maintaining quality standards
- Rotate between shop, prep, and field responsibilities based on operational needs
- Continue developing welding, fabrication, and installation skills
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of MIG welding or fabrication experience required
- Prior fencing, gate, ironwork, or installation experience preferred
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately for installation and fabrication requirements
- Experience using common fabrication and installation tools
- Trade school or technical training helpful but not required
Skills & Traits
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple areas of operations
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to take direction and maintain productivity throughout the day
- Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including Texas heat
Training & Development
New team members rotate through multiple areas of shop and field operations during onboarding, including material prep, post setting, fabrication support, and installation work. This cross-training approach helps team members develop a broader understanding of Lambert’s standards, workflow, and installation methods.
Strong performers may also have opportunities to support custom ironwork projects, including stairs, railings, balconies, gates, and other architectural work.
We promote from within and value long-term team members who demonstrate accountability, consistency, adaptability, and craftsmanship.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be comfortable driving company trucks and towing equipment as assigned
- Reliable transportation to the Haltom City shop
- Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physical labor
- Ability to travel locally to job sites across DFW
- Comfortable working in both shop and outdoor field environments
- Company provides tools, equipment, and PPE
Compensation & Benefits
- Stable, full-time W-2 employment
- Overtime available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90-day probationary period
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match after 90-day probationary period
- Supplemental benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, and more
- Company-provided tools and PPE
- 90-day performance review with opportunity for compensation increase based on reliability, quality of work, productivity, skill development, and overall performance
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in both shop and field environments, including physical outdoor work?
- Are you available to consistently start work at 6:00 a.m. Monday–Friday?
- Do you have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and are you comfortable driving company vehicles as part of your job duties?
Experience:
- MIG welding or stick welding: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
