Combo Pipe/Plate Welder
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Posted on October 7, 2026
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Posted on October 7, 2026
Combo Pipe/Plate Welder Gulf Copper is seeking a skilled Combo Pipe/Plate Welder to join our production team in Corpus Christi, TX. In this role, you will perform high-quality structural plate and high-pressure pipe welding on marine vessels, fabrication assemblies, and offshore equipment. The ideal candidate possesses multi-process welding expertise (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW), strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to consistently pass code-level weld inspections. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. A welder must understand welding procedures and parameters Can comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical. Manuals, gouge, and work process instruction Welds steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment Have the skills to use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal Welds components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures Highly skilled welders often are trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications
Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification, six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test
Working Conditions: Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours You must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials Work on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights
Necessary Equipment Operation: Blow torches- Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus- Brazing equipment; Heliarc welding equipment; Oxyacetylene equipment; Portable gas operated arc welders Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts; Swing stages Welding masks- Hand shields; Welding shields
Special Skills: Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High performance and a strong team player Commitment to company values and safety program * An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.
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 395 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 10 other active welding openings in Corpus Christi, TX right now, from 8 different employers. 2 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 Corpus Christi, or widen the search to Texas.
Gulf Copper 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 (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). 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, 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.
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