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Job Description

Overview

HMT is the global leader in aboveground storage tank solutions, focusing on optimizing tank operations through customized solutions. They are seeking a capable Welder responsible for cutting and joining metals and other materials at facilities or construction sites.

Responsibilities

  • Explore and follow blueprints and drawings, taking measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Prepare the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Prepare components for welding according to specifications
  • Use angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions to weld components
  • Check welded surfaces and structures for flaws by testing and inspecting them
  • Keep equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
  • Travel is required (90%+)

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Welder using Flux Core (FCAW) and Stick (SMAW)
  • Must have 2 years' experience in Tank Welding
  • Must be able to pass 2G/3G/4G Welding Test 7018/6010 and Flux Core
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be willing to work overtime and weekends
  • TWIC Card
  • Solid experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
  • Experience with cutting torch and arc gouging
  • Solid experience using electrical or manual tools
  • Excellent knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing
  • Good ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
  • Agility, professionalism, and close attention to detail
  • Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
  • Professional Certification, such as AWS welding certificate, will be a bonus

Additional Information

  • Travel is required (90%+)
  • This position may work in various locations within the U.S.
  • Potential for exposure to extreme temperatures, working in high places, and hazardous materials
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How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 349 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 Baytown, TX

We're tracking 64 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 20 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. 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 Baytown, 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 Stick and Flux-Core work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

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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