Welding Jobs in Texas

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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Sheet Metal Fabricator

Lucifer Lighting Company is a privately held San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural lighting fixtures. You’ll find our products everywhere from SF MOMA...

Welder

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Overlay of components using TIG & MiG per weld procedures. Setting up and welding components within the parameters of the specific weld procedure....

Sheet Metal Fabricator

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Corporate Office - San Antonio, TX Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Lucifer Lighting Company...

Career Fitter/Welder

  • Longview, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Tack-welds pieces together....

Sign Fabricator and Installer Helper

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Between $15.00 and $18.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Tarrant County $12.53 - $18.90 Per hour Sign Fabricator and Installer Helper J&A Signs Inc Occupation:...

Fabricator Weekly Pay!

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Fabricator Job Description The Fabricator will be responsible for fabricating sheet metal for the production of lighting fixtures. This role involves operating a laser, punch press machine, and...

Vessel Welder

  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 12 hours ago

welds. + FCAW, MIG, SMAW welding processes, required; SAW and TIG, a plus. + Ability to pass prescribed welding procedure tests in accordance with ASME Section VIII. + Basic knowledge of reading blueprints...

Journeyman Combo Welder

  • Taylor, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Taylor, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Weld components according to specific welding procedure specifications Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld and install all types of pipe and...

Structural Welder (TSTC Rosenberg)

  • Ingleside, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ingleside, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures....

Structural Welder Journeyman NS

  • Orange, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures....

Welder - Combination - (Pasadena, TX) - Austin Industrial (BLO)

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together....

2nd shift MIG Welder - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Duties and Responsibilities Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques....

1st shift MIG Welder - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Duties and Responsibilities Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques....

Welder

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Use welding processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gouge for root pass application....

Structural Welder

  • Jersey Village, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Jersey Village, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Weld your way into a hands-on career with strong growth potential and a global reach!...

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Texas 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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