Ironworker A
Location
LaPorte, TX
Posted on October 8, 2026
Location
LaPorte, TX
Posted on October 8, 2026
More information about this job Overview
The Iron Worker must have knowledge of basic welding, rigging, and flame cutting. Must possess the ability to use pneumatic tools, have knowledge of safe loads and wire rope basics, be familiar with basic hand signals, and have experience with sizing of chokers. Will need to have knowledge of layout (figure formulas) and the magnetic drill. Safety knowledge while working at heights is essential. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Qualifications
Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/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.
LaPorte, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,004 other active welding openings from 454 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.
Cajun Industries 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 (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.
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