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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Pipe Welder with a strong background in stainless steel tig pipe welding. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in welding procedures, inspection, and maintaining quality standards throughout all stages of the welding process.

Responsibilities

  • 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 ultimately 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

  • Preferably a minimum of 2 years of experience in fabrication.
  • Proficient in TIG (GTAW) welding procedures on stainless steel.
  • Proficient in Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) procedures, a plus.
  • Ability to learn and perform other welding procedures such as Inconel welding.

Additional Information

  • Location: Brownsville, TX
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How this job compares in Brownsville, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, pipe welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $39/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $37–$39/hr across 24 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

Brownsville, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 498 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

Acadian Contractors, Inc. currently has 1 other opening 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 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 TIG and Flux-Core 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. 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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