Job Description

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k Employer Match Bonus Incentives Extensive Training & Career Development Programs Tuition Reimbursement Program Medical, Dental and Vision plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And more!

Responsibilities & Expectations

We are looking for a dedicated Welder to join our team. As a Welder for IPS, you will identify problems and make necessary adjustments as they relate to industrial AC/DC electric motors and generators. You will use a variety of manual machine tools and balancing equipment for rotating machinery, while following service center safety procedures. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work on drawings, sketches, and blueprints.

Operate manual machining tools, include engine lathes, horizontal lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, and related equipment Safely use overhead, gantry cranes, and left trucks, and associate with lift rigging Perform mechanical measurements using portable mechanical instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and portable vibration measurement equipment

Qualifications And Competencies

Able to perform basic math functions High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 3 years of fabrication and welding experience in an industrial environment preferred. Experience in an electric motor repair shop, rotating equipment shop, or heavy industrial maintenance environment preferred. Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding; additional certifications are a plus. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, technical drawings, and tape measure dimensions accurately. Strong knowledge of fabrication practices, material properties, and welding techniques. Ability to use measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, levels, squares, and micrometers. Able to understand, perform and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures. Excellent technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining high quality standards. Self-starter and highly motivated person. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work. Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace. Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments. Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations. Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication. Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are

At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

How this job compares in La Porte, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Texas currently run a median of $22/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$28/hr across 37 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 La Porte, TX

We're tracking 22 other active welding openings in La Porte, TX right now, from 10 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 518 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in La Porte, or widen the search to 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. La Porte is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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.

See all welder fabricator openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Similar openings near La Porte, TX

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