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Overview

Loenbro, LLC is seeking a Welder to join their team in Afton, TX. The Welder will be responsible for welding on industrial and construction projects while ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion of work.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety policies and procedures on the job site.
  • Attend daily safety meetings and toolbox talks with the crew.
  • Identify and address potential safety hazards immediately.
  • Ensure use of required PPE.
  • Ensure all work is performed to the highest quality standards and in accordance with project specifications and industry best practices.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, including daily logs and material usage.
  • Coordinate with other trades on the job site.
  • Work with Foremen to troubleshoot and resolve any on-site issues that may arise.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Ensure all welds meet required standards and specifications.
  • Identify and correct any defects or deficiencies.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an Iron Worker/Welder.
  • Strong knowledge of ironworking and welding techniques, including layout and erection.
  • Experience with a variety of welding processes (e.g., 3G, 4G, SMAW).
  • Excellent safety record and a strong commitment to safety.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to problem-solve and make quick decisions.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
  • First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
  • Ability to travel outside of AZ.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

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

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 26% below the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $23–$35/hr across 385 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 15% 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 Afton Oaks, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Afton Oaks, TX, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,031 other active welding openings from 472 employers. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

Loenbro 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 (30), 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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Pasadena at $38/hr, and Dallas at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick. 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

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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