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Job Description

Overview

Venturi Supply is a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies. The Welder role involves constructing various fabricated parts and assemblies from engineered prints through cutting, fitting, and welding.

Responsibilities

  • Operate welding equipment to fabricate components and assemblies including structural frames, piping, tanks, and ASME pressure vessels.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to build designed fabrications.
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on welding procedures.
  • Lay out and fit up fabricated components with tight tolerances indicated in drawings/prints using appropriate tools.
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions which may be subjected to non-destructive testing.
  • Visually inspect welds and material and repair flaws by cutting, grinding, or air arc.
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Keep a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • Certified in GMAW or FCAW ASME IX required; GTAW ASME IX preferred.
  • 1 or more years of experience in MIG or Flux Core Welding; TIG experience a plus.
  • 1 or more years of experience using tools relevant to welding and fabrication.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Able to read a tape measure and utilize math skills required for fabrication.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal.
  • Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Detail-oriented work style comfortable with multiple priorities.
  • Physical requirements: Lift/push/pull 50 lbs., bend twist, stand for extended periods, climb and reach for items, use an overhead crane, forklift, and endure frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
  • Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 41% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Dallas, TX, where the middle half runs $29–$39/hr across 51 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 4% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 127 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 78 different employers. 43 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 Dallas, 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, 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 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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