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Overview

The Welder position involves performing various welding tasks using techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on different metals. The role requires interpreting blueprints and ensuring quality standards while adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on different types of metals including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
  • Assemble and fabricate metal parts and structures according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Interpret and follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
  • Inspect welds and finished products for accuracy, strength, and adherence to specifications; perform necessary adjustments or rework to meet quality standards.
  • Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, including welding machines and cutting torches; ensure equipment is in good working condition and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.
  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, and hearing protection.
  • Adhere to safe work practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a welder in a fabrication shop or similar environment.
  • Hands-on experience with various welding techniques and metalworking equipment.
  • Ability to interpret and follow detailed blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and work in various positions.
  • Must be dependable, punctual and possess an excellent work ethic.
  • Must be comfortable working in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Vocational training or certification in metalworking or a related field is a plus.
  • Relevant welding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME) are preferred.
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How this job compares in San Antonio, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in San Antonio, TX currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$34/hr across 10 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 San Antonio, TX

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in San Antonio, TX right now, from 8 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in San Antonio, 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 (28), and Worley (19). 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 Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/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.

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.

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