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Overview

Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) is a leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered products for piping systems, serving industries like oil & gas, power, and chemicals since 1978. The Structural Welder is responsible for fitting, aligning, and welding structural components for piping systems and industrial applications, requiring skills in interpreting blueprints and performing quality welds.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine material requirements and welding procedures.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment to join structural components.
  • Position, align, and fit structural parts prior to welding, using clamps, squares, and measuring tools.
  • Inspect welds visually and dimensionally to ensure conformance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Repair or rework defective welds as needed.
  • Maintain welding equipment and ensure tools are in safe working condition.
  • Follow safety procedures for working with compressed gases, hot materials, and heavy equipment.
  • Collaborate with fitters, fabricators, and supervisors to ensure project deadlines and quality goals are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to 5S and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must pass company-administered welding tests.
  • Proficient in MIG, Flux Core, or Stick welding; TIG experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with welding carbon steel and stainless-steel materials.
  • Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret fabrication drawings, understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation in English required.
  • Basic understanding of welding processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

  • Manufacturing floor with exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp materials, and moderate to loud noise.
  • May be exposed to hot or cold environments depending on season.
  • Work schedule may include overtime or weekend shifts as needed.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 71 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 326 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 187 different employers. 121 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. currently has 4 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). 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, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core 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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