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Overview

HardRock Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Pipe Stick Welder with TIG experience to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in welding and fabrication, specializing in pipe welding using stick welding techniques, and will work out of a fabrication shop in the Elmendorf area.

Responsibilities

  • Perform SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) on various types of pipes and pass the pipe weld test.
  • Read and interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
  • Set up welding equipment and select proper welding techniques.
  • Ensure proper fit-up and alignment of pipes before welding.
  • Monitor welding process and adjust as needed.
  • Inspect welded joints for quality and accuracy.
  • Follow safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Work effectively as part of a team to complete projects on time.
  • Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate tasks and ensure project requirements are met.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a formal welding training program or apprenticeship.
  • Proficiency in SMAW techniques and procedures, including vertical and overhead welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and specifications.
  • Knowledge of welding safety practices and procedures.
  • Physical strength and dexterity to work in various positions and environments.
  • Certification in SMAW welding from a recognized organization, such as the American Welding Society (AWS) or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
  • Experience working with pipe materials, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy metals.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control to ensure precise and accurate welds.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Weld Test Certification is required.
  • Apply at www.hardrockis.com.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Elmendorf, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting sits about 48% above the $22/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $22–$28/hr middle band drawn from 36 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 83% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Elmendorf, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Elmendorf, 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 and Stick 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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Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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