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Overview

D7 Pneumatics LLC is seeking highly skilled and experienced Millwrights with strong welding capabilities to join our maintenance division team for scheduled fall shutdowns. This role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery across steel mills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other industrial machinery.
  • Perform welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) for repairs and fabrication of parts, structures, and equipment as needed.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
  • Assist with the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new equipment in mining, sawmill, and automotive production lines.
  • Follow all safety protocols and work in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with other maintenance technicians, engineers, and management to ensure efficient operations.
  • Apply strong troubleshooting skills to identify mechanical failures and implement effective solutions.

Requirements

  • Completion of a Millwright apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in steel mills, sawmills, and power plants.
  • Strong welding experience, particularly in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
  • Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems.
  • Valid driver’s license, Millwright Certification, or equivalent trade qualification required.
  • Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces and high elevations.
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities with attention to detail and precision.
  • Must adhere to all safety protocols and demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 88 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 351 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 196 different employers. 116 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

D7Group 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 Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). 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 Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/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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