Stable Entry-Level MIG Welding - Welder/Fabricator Arcosa Employee Review

4.0
Jun 27, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The first shift supervisor and plant manager are really good people. Annual reviews for raises, doesn't start at a bad hourly rate either.

Cons

The air quality is so bad, they dont even post the OSHA rating for public view. A result of that is you have to wear a pretty heavy welding hood and an annoying air supply pack. In the summer it gets very hot and humid in the shop making it even more uncomfortable and sometimes harder to breath. The health insurance here is beyond ridiculous. You might start out at a decent hourly rate but consider 4 dollars an hour of that gone straight to health insurance, and that's only for you, not your spouse or kids. It's a very dirty shop, granted they try to keep it clean but you will be grimey every day. It's a metal shop, so it's a little expected. Everything is a secret at this shop when it comes to management. Changes are abrupt and lately have been very aggravating because of the fact we're ill-prepared for the change, or it's just flat out harder than it should be. Aggravating enough to have totally killed morale and lately 90% of the workers are looking for new employment, and I cannot blame them, I'm in the same boat.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong trust from leadership to get your job done. Positive company culture.

Cons

Corporate is far from some of the sites, as we have locations all over the US.

2.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Okay pay and benefits for manufacturing work. Overtime......., and the health insurance + 401k match. Safety is taken seriously. The company has invested in training. Good team culture on the floor, not in the office. Most supervisors are experienced and supportive. Opportunities to learn welding, heavy fabrication, and quality control skills that transfer well.

Cons

Production pressure can get intense when big orders are due — occasional mandatory overtime with short notice. Career progression can feel a bit slow if you're not interested in moving into leadership or engineering roles. Some bureaucracy around certain processes that could be streamlined.

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