Job Description

Overview

E xo Group, LLC has been protecting public infrastructure across the U.S. since 2009 by delivering engineering, inspection, and remediation services. The Flux Core Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks using the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process, ensuring high-quality workmanship through adherence to safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding tasks using the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.
  • Select and set up appropriate welding equipment, machinery, and materials.
  • Execute welding operations in various positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
  • Inspect and verify welded components for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications.
  • Perform weld tests and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Identify and rectify defects such as cracks, porosity, and incomplete fusion.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions or needed repairs to the supervisor.
  • Ensure welding machines and tools are in good working condition.
  • Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments to complete projects.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to ensure project specifications are met.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate records of welding activities, including time, materials used, and project completion status.
  • Complete necessary documentation and reports as required by the supervisor or project manager.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a welding certification program or technical training in welding is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a welder, specifically with Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
  • AWS (American Welding Society) certification in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
  • Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and material properties.
  • Ability to operate and maintain welding equipment and tools.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and correct welding defects.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and work in various positions for extended periods.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including exposure to heat, noise, and fumes.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing or construction setting.
  • Work is performed at heights in a man basket.
  • Exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, and machinery.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, gloves, and safety glasses is required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Magnolia, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $31/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, whose middle half runs $25–$39/hr across 325 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 41% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Magnolia, TX

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Magnolia, 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 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.

See all flux-core welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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