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Job Description

Southern Specialties is growing in Tulsa—and we’re looking for skilled Welders who take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving. If you’re experienced with MIG welding and enjoy working in a clean, climate-controlled environment, this is a great opportunity to join a team that values quality work and consistency.

Why Join Us?

Climate-controlled shop – stay comfortable year-round Consistent schedules with built-in long weekends 11.5% shift premium on all hours worked Work on varied, high-quality metal components, not repetitive low-skill production

Available Shifts

3rd Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Includes an additional 11.5% premium on top of base pay

Responsibilities & Authorities

Set up and weld components for sheet metal products using MIG (primary) and TIG (as needed); opportunities to learn robotic welding and laser welding Secure parts using fixtures, jigs, and holding tables Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanneal, and exotic metals Read and interpret blueprints to meet precise specifications Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) Troubleshoot weld issues and maintain high-quality standards

What We’re Looking For

Proven MIG welding experience on carbon steel (required) TIG experience (stainless steel & aluminum) is a plus Fitter/Welder experience is a plus Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools accurately Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Basic computer skills and effective communication

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, squat, and climb for most of the shift Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs (with lifting devices when possible) Work in tight or confined spaces as needed

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How this job compares in Tulsa, OK

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Tulsa, OK currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$28/hr across 14 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 Tulsa, OK

We're tracking 27 other active welding openings in Tulsa, OK right now, from 21 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Oklahoma as a whole we're tracking 88 other active welding openings from 59 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tulsa, or widen the search to Oklahoma.

Southern Specialties | Tulsa, OK currently has 1 other opening live in Oklahoma, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Oklahoma at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (5), Stand-By Personnel (5), and Express Employment Professionals Defunct (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Oklahoma, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tulsa at $27/hr and Oklahoma City at $27/hr. Tulsa is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG 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. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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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. Welder - 3rd Shift figures were last recalculated when this page was built.