Tank Welder Helper
Location
Channelview, TX
Posted on October 26, 2026
Location
Channelview, TX
Posted on October 26, 2026
Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.
Role Overview
Assist tank welder and mechanics with pressure testing, drying out tanks, repair tank containers and buffing inside of tank as needed.
Position Responsibilities
Pressure test tanks, drain and dry out tanks Repair and replace tank container valves, gaskets, and gauges Operate hoists, cranes, and precision measuring and testing instruments Observe and listen to mechanical devices to diagnose causes of mechanical issues Repair and replace defective parts, inspect and adjust used parts Lubricate and clean parts Operate lathe, drill press and grinders Use hand tools and power tools Buff Tanks as needed
Qualifications
Candidates will possess a mechanical background Possess good communication skills (verbal and written) Detailed oriented Ability to wear a respirator, be comfortable with both heights on top of tanks Work in enclosed spaces inside of tanks
LOCATION: CHANNELVIEW, TX
DCI Benefits
Medical, dental and vision Insurance 401(k) with generous employer match Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays Optional health savings account & flexible spending account Life insurance Employee assistance program Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement
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–$36/hr across 354 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 23 other active welding openings in Channelview, TX right now, from 7 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,148 other active welding openings from 511 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Channelview, or widen the search to Texas.
Depot Connect International currently has 7 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 (38), Zachry Group (27), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (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 Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Tank Welder Helper figures were last recalculated when this page was built.