TexAmericas announces job opportunities

Expal USA entry-level positions start at $18 an hour

HOOKS, Texas — TexAmericas Center recently announced immediate hiring and job opportunities at Expal USA, which opened at the industrial park in 2017.

This news comes on the heels of a five-year contract with the U.S. Department of Defense that Expal USA recently announced, which will spur immediate hiring and result in a $1.4 million investment in its facilities at TexAmericas Center. Expal is one of the main suppliers of demilitarization services to DoD and is an entity of Expal Systems, a Spanishowned company.

The company will hire 44 people by the end of the year, including entry-level positions starting at $18 per hour. Expal USA offers its employees a 401(k) plan with options for company matches, medical, dental and vision benefits, 15 vacation days and a 2-2-3 schedule. No experience is necessary, as the organization will provide specific training and education on standard operating procedures.

“As of now, we’re going to be putting close to about $3.5 million a year in payroll to this area for the next five years, so I think that’s the number one benefit to the people of this area,” said Kirk Claborn, president and

CEO of Expal USA.

Expal USA deconstructs munitions through reverse manufacturing techniques at its TexAmericas facility. The company is able to safely take apart munitions remotely using robotics.

The organization is searching for manual workers to support those efforts, including equipment operators, maintenance electricians and mechanics and technicians.

Claborn said Expal has effectively centralized its operations in Hooks and has an office in New Boston, as well.

“I think your single, biggest attraction for businesses coming to this particular region is TexAmericas themselves,” he said. “I think because of the programs they have supported and the effort they’ve put into attracting companies has gone a long way.”

“At TexAmericas Center, we are excited about this announcement and even more excited about the jobs coming to our region. We’ll continue to fulfill our mission for redevelopment and investment by attracting new businesses and more jobs to our region,” said Eric Voyles, executive vice president and chief economic development officer at TexAmericas Center.

For more information about the jobs available in Texarkana, look for Expal on Indeed.com.