Welder
About the job
- Experience with MIG welding is required.
- Ability to read production orders and safety documentation.
- Familiarity with measuring tools and gauges.
- Basic troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to read and interpret weld and assembly specifications.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds as needed, and perform frequent bending, lifting, and manual work.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Perform MIG welding according to specifications and supervisor guidance.
- Assemble components and truck bed structures accurately.
- Inspect welds and finished assemblies against quality standards.
- Track time and materials used for each job.
- Use tools, jigs, and fixtures properly.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Communicate issues or needs to leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
About the company
Kaspar Companies operates businesses that make equipment for truck owners, horse riders and shooting enthusiasts, alongside a precious metals dealer. Bedrock builds heavy-duty truck beds, Circle Brands makes saddles and riding gear, and the outdoor businesses produce rifles, rifle components and ammunition. Texas Precious Metals buys and sells gold and silver coins and bars for individual, wholesale and institutional customers, with its own mint, secure storage and fulfillment services. The group earns revenue from product sales, bullion transactions and related services through its operating businesses. Founded in 1898 from a wire-basket business, Kaspar Companies is headquartered in Shiner, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Shiner, TX
Founded
1898
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Leather apprentices start without experience: Circle-Y trains Yoakum hires under experienced artisans.
- AI engineers share in profits: the Shiner role lists profit sharing alongside its benefits.
- One leader rose from production: Bedrock president Greg Chumchal began in Kaspar Wire Works' paint shop.
What critics are saying
- Paint installation demands long weeks: Bedrock lists 60-70 hours, rotating 10 days working and two days off.
- Maintenance work involves travel: Kaspar Properties' Bryan technician listing requires up to 25%.
- AI support reaches beyond office hours: the Shiner engineering role includes possible emergency or update on-call coverage.
What makes Kaspar Companies unique
- Family ownership spans generations: the Kaspar family still owns and operates the group in its fifth generation.
- Bullion sales require stock: Texas Precious Metals says it sells only what it has on hand.
- Truck beds carry defined coverage: Bedrock backs them with a three-year, 36,000-mile comprehensive warranty.
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