$26 per hour
MIG Welder/ FitterKey Responsibilities - Perform MIG welding on mild and stainless steel components. Set up and adjust welding equipment based on job requirements. Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and specifi…
Skilled Trades · Houston, TX
Welder jobs in Houston, TX
Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.
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$18–$42/hr
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$55k
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TRAVEL PIPE WELDERS WANTED IN SOUTH HAVEN, MISSISSIPPI TIG / Combo Pipe Welder (High-Pressure Stainless) Jobsite Location: Southaven, Mississippi $30.00 - $60.00/Hour + 7 Days Per Diem Contract-to-Hire Opportunity Join a…
JOB DESCRIPTION To contribute to NOV as a Welder by performing quality spray MIG welds, following WPS requirements and fabrication prints, and maintaining a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and workmanship.
difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team. What is the Opportunity? We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team in Houston, Texas . This position involves performing a wide variety of…
$21.5 per hour
shift differential Night Shift starts: 6:00 pm, hours may vary depending on operations DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Fitter/ Welder must be competent in welding and fitting skills which encompass all special welding ce…
$38 - $40 per hour
LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL - $125 per diem Job Details We are hiring pipe welders for a long term project You will be working in Cape Canaveral, FL Must have previous industrial or shipyard experience Pay is $38 on day…
equipment. · Assist in troubleshooting fit-up, fabrication, and welding issues. · Support and mentor less experienced fitters and welders. · Maintain clean work areas and equipment. · Follow all Konecranes safety directi…
troubleshooting weld quality issues and implementing corrective actions. · Support training and development of less experienced welders. · Maintain welding equipment and perform routine maintenance inspections. · Maintai…
$18 - $27 per hour
Job Title: Structural Welder 30/hr on days and 33/hr on nights Job Description This role focuses on welding and assembling large structural skids for modular cooling systems in a manufacturing shop environment. You will…
$28 per hour
Job Title: Welder/ Fitter (Day Shift) Job Description This role focuses on fabricating metal skids and structural components that support custom-engineered electrical control panels and power distribution systems for ene…
$22 - $23 per hour
Job Title: Production MIG Aluminum Welder Job Description This role focuses on high-volume production welding using MIG on thin-gauge aluminum components. You will weld and assemble long aluminum structures by applying c…
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What welders earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $37k–$49k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$42 | $61k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which processes and positions are you certified in?
Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.
How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?
Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.
What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?
Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.
Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.
Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.
How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?
Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.
What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?
Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Welder Trainee
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Welder
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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