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MANUFACTURING-MADE IN USA

📍 3959 Oscar Nelson Jr. Dr., Baytown, TX 77523

Looking for a job where you're valued, supported, and part of something bigger? At National Strand Products, we don’t just make wire — we build opportunity. Every shift matters. Every team member counts. Whether you’re starting fresh or leveling up, we’ll help you grow right here in Baytown.

Who We Are

We’re a trusted manufacturer of high-quality wire strand used in utility and industrial applications. As part of The Heico Companies, we combine the strength of a global organization with the close-knit culture of a local team. Many employees have grown their careers with us — and stayed.

WHAT YOU’LL GET — COMPETITIVE BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR YOU

Extra Pay for Extra Effort 2nd Shift: +$1.50/hr | 3rd Shift: +$1.30/hr Overtime Childcare, elder care & transportation referrals Support for stress, finances, relationships & legal issues Medical, dental & vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Company-paid life insurance, plus optional life and AD&D coverage 401(k) plan up to 4% match Vacation begins accruing Day 1 and Paid holidays

What You’ll Do — a Day In The Life

Safety First: We provide ongoing safety training in a clean, well-maintained facility.

Operate and set up wire machines Join wire using electric butt-welders (we’ll train you!) Use cranes and forklifts to move materials Monitor quality and organize finished product Keep your workspace safe and clean

What You Need To Succeed

No machine experience? No problem. We train motivated individuals!

High school diploma or GED Manufacturing experience (1+ year preferred) Ability to lift/push/pull heavy items Basic computer skills + team attitude

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Apply today and start building your career with National Strand Products — a team that’s building the future, one shift at a time. We can’t wait to meet you.

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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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 364 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 29 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 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 Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

National Strand Products, L.P. currently has 1 other opening 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, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Baytown, TX

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