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$160/day Per Diem 5/10s and an 8 through the end of November. We are seeking experienced Structural Welders to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience welding and assembling structural steel components while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and productivity. Responsibilities Weld structural steel components using MIG/FCAW and/or SMAW (stick) processes Read and interpret structural drawings, weld symbols, and blueprints Fit, tack, and weld beams, columns, plates, braces, and other structural components Perform layout, measurement, and fabrication work as needed Use grinders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and other fabrication equipment Inspect welds for quality and make necessary repairs Maintain proper weld sizes, alignment, and dimensional accuracy Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures Maintain a clean and organized work area Qualifications Previous structural steel welding experience Ability to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols Proficiency with common welding and fabrication tools Ability to perform quality welds in various positions Experience with structural steel fabrication or erection preferred Welding certifications are a plus Ability to pass a weld test OSHA 10 certification is a plus Strong attendance and dependable work history What We’re Looking For We want welders who take pride in their work, can consistently produce quality welds, and work well independently or as part of a crew. Candidates should be safety-conscious, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial or construction environment. #ITS13

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How this job compares in McGregor, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting sits about 13% above the $31/hr median for structural welder jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $26–$34/hr middle band drawn from 23 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 83% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in McGregor, TX

McGregor, TX currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 993 other active welding openings from 482 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in McGregor, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), Austin Industries (23), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Pasadena at $38/hr, and Dallas at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, 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. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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