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Overview

Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. We are looking for an experienced Structural Welder to join our night shift team, focusing on welding structural steel components using Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and adhering to quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret shop details to determine specific welding requirements.
  • Set up and adjust welding equipment according to specifications.
  • Perform FCAW welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
  • Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy.
  • Operate overhead cranes and welding equipment safely.
  • Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
  • Meet daily production and quality goals.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current welding certification required.
  • Minimum 2 years of structural welding experience.
  • Experience with FCAW welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
  • Experience with overhead cranes preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
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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 $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 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 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 189 different employers. 75 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 516 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.

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components 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 (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 Flux-Core. 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.

See all structural welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.

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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