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Merchants Metals

Fence product supplier and perimeter solutions

GBW Operator - Galvanizing before weaving

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • At least one year of work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Ability to work in a team-based, positive, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to understand written instructions and follow procedures.
  • Availability and willingness to work from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, with overtime as required.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Reliability.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to stand or walk for the entire shift and use the arms and back to perform role-related tasks.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Move materials through process tanks and zinc kettles.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, or materials on machines.
  • Transfer metal into a furnace.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units for defects and conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Monitor machine feed and speed during the machining process.
  • Maintain the surrounding area and keep it free of debris.
  • Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and working with equipment.
  • Read work instructions and set up machines to run different product sizes.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.

About the company

Merchants Metals provides a broad range of premium fence and perimeter security products for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential projects. It serves professional fence contractors, architects, and building-material retailers, offering a “one-stop shop” for product selection, design guidance, procurement, and delivery. The company differentiates itself through the industry’s largest selection of fence solutions, expert customer support, and American-owned status, aiming to supply high-quality products at competitive prices with seamless service before, during, and after the sale.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company still claims second-place national scale in fencing, with 39 locations and deep contractor reach.
  • Its Fe-Fence Estimator speeds quoting for contractors, improving conversion and repeat purchasing.
  • Continental Divide Fence expanded Rocky Mountain coverage, strengthening share in Colorado and neighboring states.

What critics are saying

  • A 2020 WARN filing closed New Paris and cut 68 jobs, signaling plant rationalization pressure.
  • Merchants Metals faces Lowe's, Home Depot Pro, and regional distributors compressing pricing and service power.
  • If fencing demand weakens, FSG can merge branches and manufacturing, shrinking Merchants Metals' standalone role.

What makes Merchants Metals unique

  • Merchants Metals spans 35 service centers and four manufacturing facilities across North America.
  • It serves contractors with a one-stop fence and perimeter-security catalog across industrial, commercial, residential jobs.
  • FSG bought Merchants Metals in 2021, pairing national distribution with private-equity operating discipline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays