FLUX CORE WELDER

Location

College Station, TX

Wage

$22 – $25/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 4, 2026

Job Description

Are you a skilled welder who takes pride in clean, high-integrity welds? We are looking for an experienced Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) Welder. In this role, you will play a critical part in building heavy-duty propane storage tanks-manufacturing products where precision, safety, and structural integrity matter most.

If you are looking for steady day-shift hours, a consistent schedule, and meaningful hands-on work with high-pressure containment equipment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

Perform high-quality Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welds on carbon steel and code-quality materials according to project specs and drawings.

Weld structural elements, heads, shell seams, and fittings for propane storage tank manufacturing.

Prepare metal surfaces, standard joints, bevels, and execute proper fit-up prior to welding.

Conduct visual inspections of finished welds to ensure zero defects, proper penetration, and compliance with pressure vessel manufacturing standards.

Operate overhead cranes, grinders, torch cutters, and standard fabrication shop tools safely.

Working hours: 5:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Skills: Preferred Qualifications

Experience welding pressure vessels, tanks, or high-pressure piping under ASME Section VIII or similar code standards.

Current or previous weld certifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME 6G/3G/4G).

Background in heavy structural steel fabrication or tank manufacturing.

Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) processes such as Radiographic (RT), Magnetic Particle (MT), or Dye Penetrant (PT) testing.

Education: High School

Experience: 1-4 years

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

Experience: 2+ years of proven hands-on experience in Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding.

Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, and technical blueprints.

Testing: Must be able to pass a pre-employment practical weld test (FCAW & TIG).

Physical Effort: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied shop conditions, stand for extended periods, and work inside/around large vessel structures.

Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to shop safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and OSHA standard operating procedures.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform high-quality Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welds on carbon steel and code-quality materials according to project specs and drawings.Weld structural elements, heads, shell seams, and fittings for propane storage tank manufacturing.Prepare metal surfaces, standard joints, bevels, and execute proper fit-up prior to welding.Conduct visual inspections of finished welds to ensure zero defects, proper penetration, and compliance with pressure vessel manufacturing standards.Operate overhead cranes, grinders, torch cutters, and standard fabrication shop tools safely.

experience

1-4 years

skills

Preferred QualificationsExperience welding pressure vessels, tanks, or high-pressure piping under ASME Section VIII or similar code standards.Current or previous weld certifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME 6G/3G/4G).Background in heavy structural steel fabrication or tank manufacturing.Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) processes such as Radiographic (RT), Magnetic Particle (MT), or Dye Penetrant (PT) testing.

qualifications

Required QualificationsExperience: 2+ years of proven hands-on experience in Flux Core (FCAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding.Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, and technical blueprints.Testing: Must be able to pass a pre-employment practical weld test (FCAW & TIG).Physical Effort: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied shop conditions, stand for extended periods, and work inside/around large vessel structures.Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to shop safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and OSHA standard operating procedures.

education

High School

Benefits

401k
Dental
Vision

How this job compares in College Station, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 13% below the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $22–$34/hr across 396 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 33% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in College Station, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in College Station, TX, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,016 other active welding openings from 541 employers. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

Spherion currently has 1 other opening 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 (28), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (23), and Zachry Group (21). 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, 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 TIG and Flux-Core 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. 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6Ga 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.
  • AWS D1.1the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • ASME Section IXthe 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.

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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