Job Description

Overview

Industrial Thermal Services, LLC (ITS Advanced Services) is a multi-service industrial provider specializing in inspection, thermal, and specialty mechanical services. The Heat Treat Technician role is a full-time/freelance on-site position based in Baytown, TX, responsible for operating and monitoring heat treatment equipment to meet job specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and monitor heat treatment equipment.
  • Read and interpret work orders and technical drawings.
  • Install and remove heat treatment equipment.
  • Perform temperature checks and document process parameters.
  • Complete job reports and collaborate with supervisors and field personnel.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain tools and equipment.

Requirements

  • Experience with industrial heat treatment processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work orders.
  • Strong commitment to safety and knowledge of industrial safety practices.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude for installing and maintaining equipment.
  • Attention to detail for accurate monitoring and documentation.
  • Ability to work in industrial environments and varying weather conditions.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime and travel.
  • Prior experience in energy, petrochemical, or related sectors is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical training or certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

  • Technicians may work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Position may require support for projects in different industrial facilities.

How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 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 Baytown, TX

We're tracking 72 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 28 different employers. 23 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

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.

Similar openings near Baytown, TX

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