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Job Description

Overview

Southwest Shipyard, LP is seeking a Welder (FCAW) for the night shift, responsible for using electrical currents to fuse metals together for repairs or new components. The company provides various services to the marine industry and emphasizes quality, safety, and environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Grind barge and boat repair areas, internal compartments, cargo tanks, and external surface areas in preparation for welding.
  • Weld barge and boat repair areas, internal compartments, cargo tanks, external surface areas, and specialty components with the required number of passes to achieve full penetration welds.
  • Operate welding and grinding equipment, blowers, hoses, etc., to accomplish weld and repair duties.
  • Must pass a welding test to obtain internal skill classification.
  • Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and subject to random testing during employment.
  • Communicate and take directions from Foreman and Supervisor.
  • Arrive to work on time and work overtime hours as required.
  • Understand general policies and procedures as described in the quality and environmental manuals.
  • Undergo a training program and participate in refresher training as needed.
  • Have or be eligible for a TWIC card.

Requirements

  • Must be proficient in English and able to communicate effectively; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and required procedures.
  • Ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Night Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am (Midnight)
  • Location: Brady Island, 8502 Cypress St, Houston Tx 77012
  • Overtime and/or Weekend Availability required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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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 $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 77 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 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 126 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 721 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.

Southwest Shipyard, LP currently has 2 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 (22), and Austin Industries (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 $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Flux-Core. 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 flux-core welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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