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Fitter Fabricator Structural Steel - 1st & 2nd Shifts in Houston

Location

Houston, TX

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 2, 2026

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

( MIN OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE, SALARY DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSET )

Fitter

Job description:

Read and interpret engineer drawings to fabricate steel structures by following proper procedures and using a variety of power equipment such as welding machines, grinders, Mag drill, and saws in a safe manner.

Read and properly interpret weld symbols is a plus

Must be able to take and pass a tacking or welding test by using GMAW and FCAW in different positions.

Prepare material using a flame torch, hand plasma, and other hand tools.

Capable of operating overhead cranes, chain hoists, pallet jacks, and pneumatic jacks when necessary.

Knowledge to identify material and its specifications.

Inspect your work for any inconsistencies and label all parts for traceability.

Basic math knowledge

English or bilingual speaking is a plus.

Follow all quality and safety procedures.

Respect for co-workers and company policies.

Always maintain good housekeeping and ensure all equipment is working in a safe condition.

Teamwork and positive culture, assist fitters, welders, QC, and supervisors to carry out tasks promptly.

\nCompany Description

Electro-Mechanical Industries, Inc. (EMI) is leader in the fabrication of steel infrastructure products for the telecom, railroad, oil & gas, and wastewater industries. With a commitment to quality and innovation, EMI delivers durable solutions that support critical sectors nationwide.

For more information about EMI and their products visit www.emiproducts.com.

Company DescriptionElectro-Mechanical Industries, Inc. (EMI) is leader in the fabrication of steel infrastructure products for the telecom, railroad, oil & gas, and wastewater industries. With a commitment to quality and innovation, EMI delivers durable solutions that support critical sectors nationwide.\n\nFor more information about EMI and their products visit www.emiproducts.com.

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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 $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$30/hr across 57 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 209 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 123 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 940 other active welding openings from 523 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.

Energy Jobline ZR currently has 3 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 (27), 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 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Fitter Fabricator Structural Steel - 1st & 2nd Shifts in Houston figures were last recalculated when this page was built.