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Job Description

Overview

In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity and reliability of industrial furnaces through proficient welding and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding and fabrication work on industrial furnaces following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Conduct inspections and assessments to identify defects and areas in need of repair.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn furnace components, including tubes, refractory materials, and support structures.
  • Utilize various welding techniques, such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding, to meet project requirements.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with industry standards, codes, and specifications.
  • Collaborate with other tradespeople and team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain and care for welding equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Document work performed, including welding logs and equipment maintenance records.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Furnace Welder in an industrial setting.
  • Must pass Weld Test.
  • Proficiency in various welding techniques and equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment and outdoors when required.
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How this job compares in Alvin, 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 Alvin, TX

Alvin, TX currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 1 employer. 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 516 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Alvin, or widen the search to Texas.

Zachry Group currently has 27 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 (27), 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.

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