Job details Posted 05 October 2026 Start date 29 September 2026 Salary Range
USD 27 - 29
per Hour Location Alvarado Job type Contract Discipline Craft/Trade , Oil Gas and Chemicals Reference 170402 Job Function Welder Job description
Job Title:
Welder Location:
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Reports To:
Superintendent Department:
Operations Position Summary:
The Welder is responsible for traveling to customer jobsites and performing welding activities in accordance with customer drawings and specifications. This role involves using various welding techniques to fabricate, assemble, modify and repair existing metal infrastructure. The Welder ensures the quality and integrity of welded structures, adhering to strict safety and compliance standards. Primary Responsibilities
- Utilize various welding techniques, including but not limited to FCAW (Flux-Core), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick), to weld metal components.
- Select appropriate welding methods based on material type, thickness, and project specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications. client specifications.
- Translate design specifications into welded structures, ensuring dimensional accuracy.
- Conduct inspections of welded joints to verify compliance with AWS standards and
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or issues.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines for welding activities.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a safety conscious work environment.
- Document welding activities, including welding procedures, inspection reports, and test results.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used and work performed.
- Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to address design or production challenges. Physical Requirements
- Bending at the waist, knees and ankles, stooping, crawling on arms and legs, and climbing ladders up to 6 feet.
- Must be able to fully extend arm lengths when reaching below waist and above head.
- Must be able to maintain balance when walking, crouching, and crawling indoors and outdoors, including in uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Must be able to stand and remain upright for extended periods.
- Walking is expected for up to 100% of the scheduled shift.
- Be able to communicate verbally as well as in written and diagram forms.
- Be able to hear with or without correction, and must be able to determine source of sound as well as be able to interpret communications in an environment with different sounds at different volumes e.g. someone addressing a coworker by speech with simultaneous machinery running at the same time in the same environment.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
- Visual acuity with or without correction - must be able to read small and big prints,be able to distinguish different colors, have distance vision 20 feet or more, have peripheral vision, full depth perception, have the ability to adjust visual focus at will. Education and Experience Requirements
- Three or more years of experience as a Welder with a focus on combo welding for stainless steel and carbon alloy welding.
- Welding certifications or equivalent experience in fabrication, industrial and Sanitary environments.
- Knowledge of safe operation of welding machine and grinder.
- Proficiency in various welding techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of materials, metallurgy, and welding symbols.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality welds.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members to ensure project objectives are met.