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Overview

Texas Compression is seeking experienced Ironworkers to support structural steel erection and industrial construction projects in power generation facilities. The company values skilled professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, work safely, and treat coworkers and customers with respect.

Responsibilities

  • Erect, align, fit, and connect structural steel, platforms, stairs, handrails, and equipment supports.
  • Read and interpret erection drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
  • Perform bolted connections, steel modifications, and field fit-up.
  • Support lifting and rigging operations in coordination with designated personnel.
  • Work from elevated platforms, aerial lifts, and other approved access systems.
  • Coordinate with foremen, crane operators, welders, and other trades.
  • Identify fit-up issues, damaged components, and discrepancies before proceeding.
  • Maintain an organized work area and follow project safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on ironworking experience, including industrial structural steel erection.
  • Strong ability to interpret drawings and establish proper alignment, elevation, and fit-up.
  • Experience working around cranes, suspended loads, and elevated work areas.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodation.
  • Reliable attendance, clear communication, and a professional attitude.

Additional Information

  • Travel is required.
  • Candidates must be available to work assigned project schedules, including extended hours or weekends when needed.
  • Texas Compression, LLC maintains zero tolerance for unsafe actions, misconduct, illegal drug use, or working while impaired.
  • Employees must follow company and client safety rules, workplace policies, and site requirements.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 100 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 371 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 206 different employers. 118 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Texas Compression, LLC 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 (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), 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 Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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