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Job Description

Overview

Odessa Separator Inc is a West Texas-based manufacturing company serving the oil and gas industry with high-quality separation equipment. The Welder Fabricator plays a critical role in creating, assembling, and repairing metal structures with precision and expertise, contributing to the successful completion of complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and test welded joints for quality and compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
  • Maintain and operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to plan and execute fabrication projects within deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a welder fabricator or similar role.
  • Certification in welding (e.g., AWS Certified Welder) or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques and safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Odessa, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Texas currently run a median of $23/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$28/hr across 43 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 Odessa, TX

Odessa, TX currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 720 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Odessa, or widen the search to Texas.

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.

Similar openings near Odessa, 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 Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.