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Overview

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced Rig Welder for projects in Galveston, TX. This role involves performing high-quality welding and fabrication on various heavy equipment and structural components in an industrial construction environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using various processes on diverse materials in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding procedure specifications.
  • Operate and maintain welding equipment, including welders, grinders, and cutting torches.
  • Prepare workpieces for welding, including cleaning, grinding, and fitting.
  • Conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Perform repairs and modifications to existing structures and equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members and trades.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and documentation related to work performed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience as a Rig Welder in an industrial or heavy construction setting.
  • Current welding certifications are highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in various welding processes, including SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
  • Experience with pipe welding and structural welding.
  • Familiarity with various metal types and their welding requirements.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and man lifts, is a plus.
  • Must possess strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and in various weather conditions as required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Benefits

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Texas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $15/hr, this posting comes in about 42% below the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $22–$34/hr across 340 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Texas, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Texas, TX, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 518 employers. 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.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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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. Rig Welder - Galveston, TX 26117 figures were last recalculated when this page was built.