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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Welder specializing in MIG and TIG welding to join our dynamic fabrication team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, including metal fabrication, sheet metal assembly, and structural welding on construction sites.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW welding using appropriate techniques for various metal materials.
  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and mechanical fabrication plans for accurate assembly and welding processes.
  • Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances during fabrication.
  • Operate power tools, plasma cutters, and machining equipment safely for material preparation.
  • Follow safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Assemble fabricated components accurately according to specifications.
  • Maintain detailed records of welding procedures, inspections, and quality control checks.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working on construction sites with a strong understanding of construction processes and safety standards.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, FCAW, SMAW, and gas metal arc welding techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and construction plans effectively.
  • Familiarity with measuring instruments and hand tools essential for precise fabrication.
  • Mechanical knowledge of metal materials including sheet metal fabrication and structural components.
  • Experience with plasma cutting, machining, assembly, and using power tools in a fabrication environment.
  • Strong understanding of AWS standards for weld quality and safety protocols adherence.
  • Ability to perform shop math accurately for measurements and calculations related to fabrication tasks.
  • Construction site experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person
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How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, TIG welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$26/hr across 16 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 Grand Prairie, TX

We're tracking 29 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 19 different employers. 16 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Grand Prairie, or widen the search to Texas.

Texas Labor Corp 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 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 Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo 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, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core 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.

See all TIG 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 - MIG/TIG figures were last recalculated when this page was built.