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Overview

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing company specializing in fast-start power generation solutions. The Welder position involves using TIG welding equipment to repair turbine subcomponents and requires specialized knowledge in welding super-alloys.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret work instructions provided.
  • Use or learn to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauge and measuring tape.
  • Prep and weld common steels, alloys, joints and geometry.
  • Manufacture jigs, chills, argon backups, etc. to do their job.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience PLUS 5 years’ experience TIG welding of super-alloys.
  • Must pass a weld test for GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) in 1G horizontal.
  • All plate weld coupons are subject to CWI inspection and bend test before hiring.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
  • Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work Location: 6 401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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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 $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 87 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 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 205 different employers. 105 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,322 other active welding openings from 611 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.

PROENERGY currently has 2 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 (32), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (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 San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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