Welder - 6gr Flux-core

Salary Confidential Position range in San Patricio County $34k

• $52k Per Year Welder
• 6gr Flux-core Jole BTX

Occupation:

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Location:

Ingleside, TX

• 78362 Positions available: 50 Job #: 16944903

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

12/02/2025

Updated:

02/24/2026

Expires:

05/06/2026

Web Site:

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for . A 6GR Flux Core welding test is one of the highest-level structural welding tests, typically used for offshore, pipe, and high-restriction positions. A welder taking a 6GR test must be able to:

• Weld on a fixed 45 inclined pipe where the pipe cannot rotate.
• Work around a restrictive ring (R-ring) that limits access and requires strong torch control.
• Perform multi-pass Flux Core (FCAW) welding following WPS requirements.
• Weld in multiple positions at once (overhead, vertical, uphill, and downhill sections).
• Maintain proper penetration, fusion, reinforcement, and tie-ins while working around limited visibility and tight clearance.
• Produce a weld sound enough to pass visual inspection, bend tests, and/or X-ray depending on company standards.

This test shows the welder can handle high-skill, high-restriction pipe welding required in marine, offshore, and industrial environments. 2G Flux Core Welder A 2G Flux Core test evaluates a welders ability to weld plate in the horizontal position. A welder taking a 2G test must be able to:

• Weld a horizontal groove weld on plate (the plate is vertical, the weld is horizontal).
• Use Flux Core (FCAW) process per the WPS.
• Maintain correct travel speed, heat input, and weave or stringer technique.
• Perform multiple passes (root, fill, and cap).
• Ensure clean root fusion, proper penetration, and uniform bead appearance.
• Pass visual inspection, bend tests, or X-ray as required.

Both 6G & 2G tests will be performed to shows the welder can perform consistent, quality horizontal groove welds used throughout structural fabrication and ship repair.