Back to Jobs

Energy Jobline ZR

Structural Welder in Catoosa

Location

Catoosa, OK

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
Apply for This Position

Posted on September 2, 2026

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description Day Shift Monday - Friday 5am - 3:30pm Some Saturdays 5am - 11am Must pass a 3G Test (Mig hot pass, flux fill in cap)  Pay depends on experience and test $17 - $22 Must pass background check and pre-employment UA.    A structural welder fabricates, joins, and repairs metal components—such as beams, columns, and girders—for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. They interpret blueprints, operate welding equipment (MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, Stick/SMAW), and ensure compliance with safety codes (OSHA, AWS). These professionals often work at heights or in confined spaces, demanding high physical fitness and precision.  Key Responsibilities

  • Fabrication and Welding: Weld steel parts in various positions (3G, 4G, 6G) to build structural frameworks.
  • Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings and structural specifications.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols (PPE) and maintain a clean work area.
  • Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for defects using precision tools.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and repair welding tools (torches, torches, arcs).
  • Cutting and Preparation: Cut, burn, and grind metal components, including using plasma cutters or torches.
  • On-Site Assembly: Assemble and secure metal components for buildings, pipelines, and bridges.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Certifications: Valid AWS (American Welding Society) or similar certifications (e.g., ASME).
  • Experience: Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or structural steel fabrication.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects, climb, and work in precarious positions. #ZR
Apply for This Position

How this job compares in Catoosa, OK

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Oklahoma currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$29/hr across 8 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 Catoosa, OK

Catoosa, OK currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Oklahoma as a whole we're tracking 97 other active welding openings from 72 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Catoosa, or widen the search to Oklahoma.

Energy Jobline ZR currently has 1 other opening live in Oklahoma, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Oklahoma at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (4), U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (4), and Onin Staffing (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Oklahoma, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tulsa at $27/hr and Claremore at $23/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 Stick 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 structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.
  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

Similar openings near Catoosa, OK

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Structural Welder in Catoosa figures were last recalculated when this page was built.