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Overview

We are seeking a skilled GTAW Welder to join our team and contribute to the fabrication of pressure-containing steel vessels. This vital role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of interpreting drawings and specifications to deliver precise welds that meet industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform GTAW welding, including GMAW/FCAW and/or SAW processes, on various types of steel vessels.
  • Weld carbon and stainless steel based on drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Read and interpret drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to determine the appropriate welding process.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and OSHA requirements within the welding environment.
  • Follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other departments.
  • Complete additional tasks and duties as required.

Requirements

  • High school education (GED) or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of welding experience is a plus.
  • Current eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Knowledge of vessel fabrication practices, welding concepts, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and requirements.
  • Ability to weld to AWS and ASME code, with 100% x-ray inspection.
  • Successful completion of a 6G position test using GMAW/FCAW plus GTAW or Sub Arc test.
  • Physical capability to perform tasks typical within a welding shop environment, including the use of PPE such as safety glasses and steel-toe boots.

Additional Information

  • This position is based in Houston.
  • Candidates committed to safety, quality, and teamwork are encouraged to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
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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.

Core Group Resources currently has 3 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 MIG, TIG, 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. 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.

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

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.
  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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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