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Welder > Entry Level > Start ASAP > Pay Rate- $19/HR. TO $24/HR.

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Wage

$19 – $24/hr

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 1, 2026

Job Description

Overview

This entry-level MIG Welder position focuses on MIG welding with .035 hard wire on thin gauge mild steel in a busy fabrication and production environment. The role requires interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, setting up welding equipment, and producing high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding using .035 hard wire on mild steel components from 1/8" to 1/2" thickness.
  • Set up and adjust welding machines independently, including configuring amps and volts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, layouts, dimensions, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
  • Identify and apply correct weld symbols from blueprints.
  • Fit up parts using fixtures and jigs for welding.
  • Produce clean, smooth welds meeting established quality standards.
  • Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions.
  • Follow established welding procedures for MIG, FCAW, and GMAW processes.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while operating welding equipment.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding, specifically using .035 hard wire on mild steel.
  • Ability to set up and adjust welding machines independently.
  • Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to identify and interpret weld symbols.
  • Ability to fit up parts using fixtures and prepare assemblies for welding.
  • Competence in reading and using a tape measure.
  • Experience with GMAW welding processes and welding symbols.
  • Capability to produce clean, smooth welds that meet quality standards.
  • Comfort working in a fabrication shop or production welding environment.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
  • Shifts operate from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • The workplace includes a paint booth and multiple weld stations.

Benefits

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

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 17% below the $26/hr median for welding jobs in Fort Worth, TX, where the middle half runs $22–$30/hr across 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 9% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Fort Worth, TX

We're tracking 21 other active welding openings in Fort Worth, TX right now, from 20 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 937 other active welding openings from 524 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Fort Worth, or widen the search to Texas.

Aerotek currently has 6 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 Welding Shop in Houston, TX (26), Zachry Group (20), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (16). 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, 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.

See all entry level welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Similar openings near Fort Worth, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder > Entry Level > Start ASAP > Pay Rate- $19/HR. TO $24/HR. figures were last recalculated when this page was built.