Welding Jobs in Brenham, TX

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

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Midsize Fitter / Welder

  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions: Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds....

Welder I - 3rd Shift

  • Brenham, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 3 days ago

May operate program welding machine to weld production units and also assist machine welding operator in program welding higher volume production units when work load requires it....

Fitter/Welder 11 - Nights

  • Brenham, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 9 days ago

Essential Functions: Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds....

Small Pole Welder

  • Brenham, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 18 days ago

Essential Functions: Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds....

Welder - Soft Square

  • Brenham, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 18 days ago

Essential Functions: Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly for structural welds....

Welder

  • Navasota, TX (22 miles from Brenham, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Navasota, TX (22 miles from Brenham, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

About the job - MiG weld die by flooding or overlaying impressions and stick weld any undercuts....

Maintenance Welder

  • Navasota, TX (22 miles from Brenham, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Navasota, TX (22 miles from Brenham, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Duties Mig and tig welding, including the following: Create quality welds according to blueprints (weld symbols). Inspect welds for accuracy....

MIC - Welder (EBEAM Weld)

  • Brenham, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 90+ days ago

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years or more experience with operating an E-Beam Welding machine....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Brenham, TX

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Brenham, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%


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