Job Description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Welder joins metal parts using welding equipment to create and repair metal structures. They read blueprints, set up parts, and use various welding techniques to ensure strong and durable joints. Welder duties also include inspecting materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.

NIGHT SHIFT SCHEDULE ONLY***

Primary Duties

Using welding equipment to fuse metal pieces together, creating strong bonds Interpreting technical drawings to understand specifications and dimensions Preparing metal parts for welding by aligning, clamping, and ensuring proper positioning Employing various welding methods, including arc, gas, and resistance welding Checking the quality of welds for defects and ensuring they meet standards Ensuring welding equipment is properly maintained and functioning safely Wearing appropriate safety gear and adhering to safety regulations Welding to fix damaged or worn-out metal parts and structures Utilizing hand tools for tasks like clamping, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces Following instructions and specifications provided in blueprints or other documentation Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old Welding skills with both stick and wire welders required Must be able to read blueprints Experience with machining a plus NIGHT SHIFT SCHEDULE ONLY

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.

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How this job compares in Laredo, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 341 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 Laredo, TX

Laredo, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 518 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). 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, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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