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Overview

Stellar Energy is seeking a 2nd Class Structural Welder capable of performing various welding functions on structural plate and 6G pipe. The company provides cooling solutions for data centers and industrial manufacturing, emphasizing a modular approach to meet growing demands.

Responsibilities

  • Fluent in understanding job specific WPS / PQR’s and capable of setting machine up for performance in all positions to certified testing criteria.
  • Analyze blueprints for weld insignia and the application thereof to assembly components on piping and structural systems.
  • Identify, measure, hand dress, cut, and fit metal surfaces for welding process per job specific requirements.
  • Conduct visual observation of pre and post-welded surfaces and interpret fulfilled job requirements with precision measuring instruments.
  • Interpret insufficient weld criteria and efficiently blend to repair.
  • Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Accountable for completion of daily work assignments while monitoring quality, safety, and health regulations.
  • Operate overhead cranes and/or forklifts.
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting.
  • 6+ years’ experience in Welding SMAW, FCAW and GTAW, or a combination is preferred.
  • 2 years vocational technical training is preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • This position is full-time and non-exempt, with first shift hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and second shift from Monday to Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Local travel during the business day may be required.
  • The position is located in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX, and is not approved for telecommuting.

Benefits

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

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Fort Worth, TX currently run a median of $23/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$29/hr across 17 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 Fort Worth, TX

We're tracking 28 other active welding openings in Fort Worth, TX right now, from 18 different employers. 9 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 Fort Worth, or widen the search to Texas.

Stellar Energy 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 (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, Stick, and Flux-Core 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. 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

  • 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.

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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