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Overview

MIRATECH, a global leader in emission and silencing solutions, is currently seeking 1st shift welders and fitters in Houston, TX. Applicants are required to have experience in MIG and Flux Core Arc welding, with the position comprising 20% welding and 80% fitting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding based on product needs, welding round and rectangular elements.
  • Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and other written instructions and diagrams.
  • Knowledge of QC and product specifications.
  • De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
  • Knowledge of welding safety procedures and willingness to use PPEs provided.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma.
  • Certification in welding from a recognized technical institute or trade school is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to use welding equipment and related tools effectively and safely.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (grinders, saws, squares, calipers etc.).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Welding certification a plus.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and heavier items with a team lift.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 67 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 307 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 181 different employers. 91 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,226 other active welding openings from 688 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

MIRATECH currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Optimized Process Designs LLC (12). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fitter/Welder - 1st Shift figures were last recalculated when this page was built.