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Overview

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been a leader in the crane industry since 1916, operating one of the largest and most advanced crane fleets in the country. The Welder will focus on repairing and maintaining various types of equipment, including cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

  • Cutting and welding plate and pipe.
  • Minor and major fabrication projects for trucks, trailers, cranes, and other equipment.
  • Lattice boom repair by removing and replacing boom lacings.
  • Perform boom and lacing inspections as per manufacturer specifications.
  • Conduct competent inspections of all cranes.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years experience in welding and/or metal fabrication.
  • Proficient in stick and MIG welding activities.
  • Aluminum and TIG welding is a plus.
  • 3G and 4G certifications are required; 6G certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Willing to train and test to become 6G certified.
  • Ability to perform tasks independently without direct supervision.
  • Computer literate with the ability to process information.
  • Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality.
  • A history of safe work habits.
  • Must supply own hand tools and maintain an up-to-date tool inventory.
  • Clean driving record and ability to drive a company truck.
  • Willing to train and test to become Level I & II NDT certified for VT, PT, and MP testing.
  • Willing to work overtime, including late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
  • Must work safely and follow all Bigge safety procedures and policies.
  • Capable of using various power tools including hand grinders, drill press, and drills.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors and personnel.
  • Able to read and work off of fabrication drawings.
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
PTO
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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.

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. 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 MIG and TIG 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.

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.
  • 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.

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