Welder - 1st Shift
Location
Sealy, TX
Wage
$16 – $18/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on October 13, 2026
Job Description
Overview
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking a skilled and safety-focused General Maintenance Welder to support industrial and manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional who values high-quality welds and precise fabrication while ensuring equipment operates at peak performance.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance using welding and fabrication techniques.
- Execute MIG, TIG, and stick welding to repair metal components and structures.
- Fabricate parts, frames, brackets, and assemblies using cutting, grinding, and bending equipment.
- Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement timely repair solutions.
- Support preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment for wear or potential failure.
- Follow all safety procedures, welding standards, and PPE requirements.
- Document maintenance activities, work orders, and repair logs accurately.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (vocational training or welding certification preferred).
- Experience as a welder or maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, plus metal fabrication.
- Working knowledge of welding tools, cutting equipment, and gas systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (OT on Saturdays).
- Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience (weekly pay).
- Frequent overtime opportunities.
- Long-term assignment.
- Stable schedule with a trusted industry partner.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
How this job compares in Sealy, TX
Pay in context
At roughly $17/hr, this posting comes in about 37% below the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $22–$34/hr across 363 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% 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 Sealy, TX
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Sealy, 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 999 other active welding openings from 453 employers. Browse welding jobs across Texas.
The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (30), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), 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 Pasadena at $36/hr, Channelview at $32/hr, and Dallas at $31/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 Stick 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.
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