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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder with a strong background in structural fabrication welding. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in welding procedures, inspection, and maintaining quality standards throughout all stages of the welding process.

Responsibilities

  • Pass B31.3 and 1104 welding procedure tests for Fluxcore Welding on Carbon Steel.
  • Verify welding process/procedure required for each project through the Shop Foreman and Shop QA/QC Representative.
  • Verify or assist with the verification of fit-up prior to weld-out as required.
  • Complete and inspect all weld passes.
  • Verify the correct Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) before beginning welding tasks.
  • Be responsible for the quality and completeness of work, including removal of any buckshot.
  • Ensure 100% penetration is achieved on all pipe welds, including hydro-welds.
  • Inspect all welding equipment at the start of every shift.
  • Clean and apply stencil/stamp 3/8” from every weld upon completion.
  • Show up to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) prior to starting each task.
  • Maintain a positive attitude towards customers and the company.
  • Sweep and maintain a clean, safe work area daily or as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in fabrication.
  • Proficient in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) procedures.
  • Experience welding subsea equipment.
  • Ability to learn and perform other welding procedures such as stainless and Inconel welding.

Additional Information

  • Location: Brownsville, TX
  • Employment Type: Full-time
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How this job compares in Brownsville, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$45/hr across 15 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 Brownsville, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Brownsville, TX, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. Browse welding jobs across 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 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.

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