Job Description

Overview

The Welder position involves performing welding repair and maintenance on production-related equipment and structures at various plants. This entry-level role requires skills in welding and the ability to work in various positions and environments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding repair and maintenance on equipment and structures.
  • Tack weld or weld components using various welding equipment.
  • Cut work pieces using powered saws or hand shears.
  • Install or repair equipment such as catwalks and ladders.
  • Remove rough spots from work pieces using grinders or files.
  • Heat, form, and dress metal parts using hand tools and welding equipment.
  • Ignite torch and adjust settings for desired flame or arc.
  • Weld, lay out, fit, position, and secure parts and assemblies.
  • Prepare the welding area and weld joints.
  • Maintain daily reports as required.
  • Monitor the welding process and make necessary adjustments.
  • Operate forklift or man lift as needed.
  • Assist in maintenance and organization of welding equipment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent training and experience.
  • Entry-level welding skills with some aggregate experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 45 pounds.
  • Knowledge of operating welding equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

  • Travel to other facilities may be required.
  • Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
  • Employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions.

How this job compares in Helotes, 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 Helotes, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Helotes, 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.

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