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Overview

We are seeking experienced MIG Welders to support forklift manufacturing operations in Houston. Welders will perform MIG welding on metal components and assemblies used in forklift mast manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding on metal components and structural assemblies.
  • Weld metal plates and components according to work instructions and production requirements.
  • Complete different types of welds, including circular welds and T-joints.
  • Prepare, position, and secure materials before welding.
  • Inspect welds for visible defects and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Follow welding procedures, production instructions, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Work with supervisors and production team members to meet manufacturing goals.

Requirements

  • Previous hands-on MIG welding experience required.
  • Ability to successfully pass a practical MIG welding test.
  • Experience welding thicker metal materials preferred.
  • Ability to produce consistent, quality welds.
  • Knowledge of welding safety procedures and proper PPE.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Schedule: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM, approximately 4–5 days per week.
  • First-day safety training: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
  • Overtime and weekly schedules may vary based on production needs.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $25/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX, whose middle half runs $22–$33/hr across 86 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 50% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 204 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 610 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.

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 MIG. 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.

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

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