Job Description

JOB TITLE: Welder

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

Purpose and Scope

At Sage Oil Vac, Inc. our Welders play a vital role in the fabrication of high-quality fluid handling equipment by using welding techniques to join metal components, ensuring the reliability and durability of our products.

Key Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks, including MIG and other applicable welding processes, to join various metal components, following technical drawings, blueprints, and project specifications. Participate in the fabrication and assembly of components used in Sage Oil Vac equipment, such as tanks, frames, brackets, and other metal structures. Maintain the highest standards of welding quality, inspecting completed work for accuracy and structural integrity to meet company and industry standards. Safely handle and store welding materials, gases, and equipment while adhering to safety guidelines. Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and promptly report any equipment issues or repair needs. Strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and colleagues. Work collaboratively with other members of the fabrication and manufacturing team to achieve project goals and deadlines. Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to welding or component assembly and find practical solutions. Maintain records of welding activities, including materials used, welding parameters, and any modification made to the standard procedures. Responsible for keeping the welding area clean and in order. Assist other team members if necessary. Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is highly desirable. Proven experience as a welder, with expertise in MIG welding techniques. Strong welding skills and the ability to produce high-quality welds with a focus on precision and accuracy. Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols. Knowledge of different metals and their welding procedures. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality. Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot welding-related issues. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A commitment to safety and the ability to enforce safety regulations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

General Provisions & Employment Conditions

This job description is not exhaustive; employees may be assigned additional job-related duties and must follow instructions from authorized personnel. All listed responsibilities are considered essential and may be adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Successful job performance requires the necessary skills and abilities, though some requirements may preclude individuals who pose safety risks. The document outlines minimum qualifications and does not establish a contractual employment relationship, maintaining an "at-will" employment status. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations.

How this job compares in Amarillo, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 455 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 Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 736 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Amarillo, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). 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 San Angelo at $41/hr, Pasadena at $40/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. 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.

Similar openings near Amarillo, 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 (3109) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.