Arcosa Wind Towers

Welder Lead, 2nd Shift

Join Arcosa Wind Towers in Belen, New Mexico as a Welder Lead on 2nd shift. Lead and train welders, perform welding tasks using various techniques, and ensure safety and quality. Enjoy benefits like health coverage and 401(k) with company match in a dynamic renewable energy environment.

Arcosa Wind Towers

Company Overview

Arcosa Wind Towers, a division of Arcosa, Inc.

Dallas, TX, United States

2018

Approximately 6,250 employees (source: arcosa.com). Revenue of $2.6 billion in FY 2024 (source: ir.arcosa.com).

What They Do

Arcosa Wind Towers specializes in the manufacturing of tubular steel wind turbine towers, focusing on the wind energy value chain. The company operates within Arcosa, Inc.'s Engineered Structures segment, which also includes utility and telecom structures. Unlike other renewable energy sectors such as solar or hydrogen, Arcosa is dedicated to wind towers, providing engineering, fabrication, and logistics support tailored to meet the specifications of turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and project developers (source: arcosa.com). This strategic focus has positioned Arcosa as a significant player in the North American wind tower market, with a growing revenue stream from this segment (source: ir.arcosa.com).

Projects & Track Record

Arcosa Wind Towers has established a robust track record in the wind energy sector, with significant order intake and backlog growth. The company has expanded its manufacturing capacity, notably with the new facility in Belen, New Mexico, which is designed to serve major clients like GE Vernova and support wind projects across the western United States. In 2023 and 2024, Arcosa reported multi-hundred-million dollar orders for wind towers, reflecting a strong demand for their products as part of a multi-year upcycle in the wind sector (source: investmentclub.nd.edu). While specific project names and capacities are often disclosed by clients, Arcosa's earnings reports indicate a solid backlog of wind tower orders that are crucial for fulfilling commitments to turbine OEMs (source: sec.gov).

Recent Developments

In 2024, Arcosa announced a significant acquisition agreement to purchase Stavola's construction materials business for $1.2 billion, which underscores its strategy for growth and diversification within the construction products sector while maintaining its core capabilities in engineered structures, including wind towers (source: ir.arcosa.com). Additionally, the company reported record revenues and adjusted EBITDA for FY 2024, driven by strong performance in its Engineered Structures segment, which includes wind towers (source: ir.arcosa.com).

Working There

Arcosa Wind Towers offers a variety of roles across its manufacturing and engineering operations, including positions in production, welding, fabrication, quality assurance, and safety. The company also hires for engineering roles focused on structural and project engineering, as well as supply chain and logistics positions. With multiple manufacturing sites across the U.S., including the new facility in New Mexico, Arcosa is actively seeking talent to support its growing operations (source: arcosa.com). The corporate culture emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and collaboration, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high standards in manufacturing practices (source: sec.gov).


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Job Description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is searching for a Welder Lead. Under the direction of the supervisor, the lead welder provides training, guidance and direction to assigned employees in an efficient, clean, safe and cost-effective manner in order to achieve the goals and key performance metrics in line with the organization's objectives. You will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics or work orders using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform maintenance to equipment.

Location: Belen, NM

What you'll do

Core Responsibilities:

  • Proficiently perform flat welding
  • Proficiently operate torch
  • Lay-out and mark weld points
  • Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications using measuring devices
  • Complete and maintain all required records
  • Proficiently perform carbon arcing
  • Perform multi-pass welding
  • Coach and train lower level welders
  • Proficiently read blueprints
  • Provide training, guidance and direction to assigned employees in an efficient, clean, safe and cost-effective manner
  • Maintain attendance within acceptable standards

What You'll Need

  • Experience: 5 Years Welding Preferred
  • Certifications: Grinding, GMAW, Flux Core, SAW, Plasma, Arc Gouging or equivalent Arcosa NT welding experience
  • Must understand and know all Weld Procedures and Weld Maps
  • Must be able to train according to Weld Procedures and Weld Maps

Technical Skills

  • Read Tape Measure
  • Visual inspection
  • Blueprint reading
  • Maintenance on Welding Equipment
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions

  • Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
  • This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
  • Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
  • Overtime and Overtime on Saturdays, as needed

Safety Activities

  • Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
  • Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
  • Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for

  • Activating the potential of our people,
  • Caring for our customers,
  • Optimizing operations and
  • Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits

  • Health & Pharmacy
  • Dental & Vision
  • Critical Illness
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) W/Company Match
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

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About the role

May 14, 2026

Full time

Company

May 14, 2026

On-site

Wind Energy

Arcosa Wind Towers

arcosatowers.com

  •  Belen, New Mexico, United States

5 Years Welding Preferred

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