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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Fabrication Supervisor to join our dynamic team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will oversee our welding operations, ensuring that all projects meet quality standards and are completed on time.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily welding operations and manage a team of skilled welders and grinders.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinate project timelines and allocate resources effectively.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills.
  • Conduct regular inspections of welding work to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve any issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of production and welding activities.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certifications preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish.
  • Computer literate.
  • Proven experience in welding and fabrication, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and safety standards.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in using welding equipment and tools.
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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 75 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 321 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 178 different employers. 81 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. 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.

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.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

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