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Overview

The Gas Turbine Mechanic - 2nd Shift position involves hands-on mechanical work in assembling and maintaining gas turbine components, contributing to reliable power generation. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical assembly and related work using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
  • Support and guide others during work efforts.
  • Utilize forklifts and departmental equipment in accordance with training, safety, and operational requirements.
  • Read and follow work instructions, drawings, and procedures to ensure accurate assembly and quality outcomes.
  • Support general shop activities based on business needs, including material handling and equipment setup.
  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment in line with company Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) standards.
  • Conduct all activities in alignment with company policies, quality requirements, and core values.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant mechanical or industrial experience.
  • Strong mechanical background with hands-on experience using tools and equipment for assembly work.
  • Successfully completed required welding tests and qualifications.
  • Ability to follow standardized work instructions and procedures with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work safely in an industrial environment while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • 2nd Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 86 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 341 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 193 different employers. 94 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 597 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.

Baker Hughes currently has 7 other openings 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 Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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