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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated MIG Welder to join our dynamic fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing precise welding operations primarily using Metal Inert Gas (MIG) techniques to assemble and fabricate metal components according to detailed blueprints and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to determine welding requirements.
  • Perform MIG welding (Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW) on various metal materials, including sheet metal and structural components, following AWS standards.
  • Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and shop math skills to ensure precise dimensions and fit-up of fabricated parts.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, plasma cutters, and machining equipment to prepare materials for welding and assembly.
  • Adhere strictly to safety protocols while handling welding equipment, gas cylinders, and fabrication tools on construction sites or in shop environments.
  • Fabricate components through cutting, assembly, and welding processes while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Interpret technical drawings accurately and apply mechanical knowledge for effective fabrication and assembly of complex structures.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working on construction sites with a strong understanding of construction processes and safety procedures.
  • Skilled in MIG welding (GMAW), with additional experience in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and TIG welding preferred.
  • Familiarity with blueprint reading, mechanical blueprint interpretation, and interpreting technical drawings related to metal fabrication projects.
  • Proficiency with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other shop math tools necessary for precise fabrication work.
  • Hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, mechanical fabrication, plasma cutting, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Knowledge of construction site safety protocols along with the ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely.
  • Mechanical knowledge of metal materials including steel, aluminum, and other alloys used in construction projects.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Bilingual a plus.

Additional Information

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

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, MIG welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $22/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $18–$25/hr across 11 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 Sunnyvale, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Sunnyvale, 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 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. Browse welding jobs across 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, and Stick 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.

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