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Overview

Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is seeking an experienced Welder to join their team at the Tomball facility. This position focuses on welding, metal fabrication, equipment repairs, and light machining work to support the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and related components.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of welding, fabrication, and repair work on heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Utilize arc welding, MIG welding, arc gouging, and oxyacetylene cutting and heating equipment.
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment and components as needed.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
  • Perform metal cutting, fitting, grinding, shaping, and preparation of materials.
  • Apply knowledge of bend allowances and fabrication procedures to complete projects.
  • Perform light machining work and assist with equipment modifications.
  • Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality and accuracy.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas according to safety procedures.
  • Work with shop personnel to complete projects efficiently and within timelines.
  • Assist with estimating materials, labor, and repair requirements for jobs.
  • Perform additional welding, fabrication, and shop-related duties as required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant work or military experience may be considered.
  • Certified welder with hands-on experience in arc welding, MIG welding, and oxyacetylene torch operation.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Understanding of bend allowances, material preparation, and fabrication procedures.
  • Experience performing welding repairs, metal fabrication, and equipment disassembly and assembly.
  • Ability to safely operate welding equipment and other shop tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a shop environment.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Great Work-Life Balance
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Great Work-Life Balance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Tomball, 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 Tomball, TX

Tomball, TX currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Tomball, or widen the search to 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. 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.

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