Combo Welder 6
Location
Baytown, TX
Posted on October 2, 2026
Location
Baytown, TX
Posted on October 2, 2026
Job Description
A Combination Welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the project's piping systems.
Responsibilities
Qualification Highlights
Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
Must have current applicable welding certification with Zachry or be able to successfully pass a weld test.
Must have 4+ years welding experience.
Must have all required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all the tools listed below upon start date.
Position Responsibilities
Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment.
Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
Identify all equipment for the job and process.
Identify all safety risks and requirements.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to read blue prints and other engineering drawings in order to efficiently perform work.
Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
Must have 4+ years experience welding experience on industrial size and grade pipe. (Schedules: 40, 80, and 160)
Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe.
Must have thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
Must have current applicable welding certification with Zachry or be able to successfully pass a weld test.
Must have experience welding multiple types of pipe including but not limited to: carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work at heights as required.
Must meet all physical demands (see section below).
Preferred Additional Qualification
Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout the workday. Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders, stairways, and work from elevated platforms. Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet while utilizing proper fall protection. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. Ability to wear required PPE, including: Hard hat Safety glasses Gloves Face shield Hearing protection Fall protection harness Goggles
Why Join Zachry?
Long-term maintenance opportunity Safety-focused culture Industry-leading team Opportunity to work in a large refinery environment Career growth and development opportunities
Selected candidates must pass all applicable pre-employment and site-specific requirements.
ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free Work Environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 398 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 63 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 24 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 562 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.
Zachry Group currently has 22 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 (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (22). 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 Pasadena at $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
This posting calls for TIG. 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.
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