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Job Description

Overview

The Structural Combo Fitter / Welder assembles structural framework, components, and materials such as angle iron and I-beams within Englobal's Fabrication and Instrumentation and Electrical Integration Shop.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products according to blueprint and layout specifications.
  • Use various processes including GMAW (Mig), FACW (Flux Core) and/or SMAW (Stick).
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with customers, coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
  • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the area.
  • Work in a safe and conscientious manner.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist in yearly audited inventory process.
  • Perform basic crane operation.
  • Properly fit mill to bear stiffeners.
  • Operate various pieces of grinding equipment for extended periods.
  • Operate cutting and heating torches and perform accurate simple heat corrections.
  • Check camber and sweep tolerances of girders and beams with minimal assistance.
  • Tack weld in all positions using multiple welding processes.
  • Grind parts, torque bolts, and operate mechanical and manual cutting equipment.
  • Produce a finished product that meets recognized standards, codes, and customer expectations.
  • Identify potential hazards and make necessary corrections.
  • Read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and prints.

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in structural welding and fitting.
  • Must be able to pass a structural fitter test.
  • Must be able to pass a structural welder test.
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.5 fitting tolerances.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

  • 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors.
  • Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions.
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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 84 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 355 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 200 different employers. 105 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,288 other active welding openings from 594 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.

Gulf Island 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 Austin Industries (31), 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 $36/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.

See all structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.5 — the Bridge Welding Code, jointly published by AWS and AASHTO. It is stricter than D1.1 on fracture toughness and inspection, and is required on most state and federal bridge work.

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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