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Job Description

Overview

Boutwell Steel Company specializes in pipe and metal sales, serving customers who require durable steel products for a range of applications. As a growing metal fabrication business, it offers opportunities for skilled trades professionals to work with diverse materials and custom projects.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and Texas Edition Gates using various welding processes and tools.
  • Read and interpret blueprints or drawings.
  • Set up welding equipment, measure and cut materials.
  • Ensure welds meet quality and safety standards.
  • Inspect finished work and perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Collaborate with other team members to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong welding skills, including Welding, Arc Welding, and MIG Welding.
  • Experience or proficiency with TIG Welding and working with various materials such as steel, pipe, and gate components.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and measurements accurately.
  • Knowledge of welding safety standards, proper PPE use, and shop safety procedures.
  • Previous experience in metal fabrication, gate manufacturing, or related industrial environment preferred.
  • Ability to lift and handle heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop setting.
  • Dependable work habits, strong attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant welding certifications or vocational training are a plus.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time on-site position based in Dripping Springs, TX.
  • Safe work practices and attention to detail are essential in this position.
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How this job compares in Dripping Springs, 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–$39/hr across 326 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 Dripping Springs, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Dripping Springs, 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 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 employers. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 $40/hr, Dallas at $39/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 and TIG 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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