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Combo Welder (Houston, Tx) Austin Industrial

Location

Old Sixth Ward, TX

Wage

$56,533/yr

Employment Type

Temporary

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Posted on May 11, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Austin Industrial is a leading provider of maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the U.S. They are seeking a Combo Welder who can join metal parts using various welding techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Use spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
  • Unite pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turn valves to release mixture.
  • Reach expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
  • Preheat work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving using a torch.
  • Fill holes or correct mistakes in lead pieces and make bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
  • Check the weakness of work pieces and measure work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure specifications are met.
  • Climb up ladders or work on scaffolds to take apart textures.
  • Give signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
  • Use thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
  • Use hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
  • Choose place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal to protect the torch.
  • Instruct and bring flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
  • Join pieces together, cover up taut points, and add metal to develop parts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • No minimum education requirements.
  • Weld Test certification required.
  • TWIC card required.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience required.

Additional Information

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
  • Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • The physical demands include regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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