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Overview

Trystar is a leader in advancing power solutions, seeking motivated individuals to join their dynamic team. The Welder II position is crucial for fabricating high-quality welds that meet engineering specifications and industry standards at their Faribault, MN facility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG and MIG welding on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless-steel materials.
  • Clean and prepare aluminum surfaces for welding.
  • Examine and verify the integrity of materials before welding.
  • Set up and adjust welding equipment based on material specifications.
  • Inspect finished welds for defects using visual inspection and non-destructive testing methods.
  • Work with various welding joint configurations as per project specifications.
  • Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols during welding.
  • Safely handle and move materials during the welding process.
  • Assist in training and mentoring of Welder I employees.
  • Monitor the manufacturing process and maintain workflow.
  • Accurately record production data in Epicor.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve machining processes.
  • Read and execute processes according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintain and operate hand tools and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
  • Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Skilled in using measuring tools and weld quality inspection.
  • Familiar with welding codes and standards e.g., AWS, ASME.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Strong proficiency in TIG and MIG welding techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with different grades and types of aluminum and their welding requirements.
  • Basic understanding of shop safety procedures and PPE usage.
  • Able to follow instructions and work under supervision.
  • Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment.
  • Able to weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend plant directives in English.
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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 $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 64 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 230 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 128 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 953 other active welding openings from 417 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.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (24), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (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 Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Channelview at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder II figures were last recalculated when this page was built.