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Structural Welder

Apache Workforce

Missouri City, TX • $25.00 to $33.00 / hr • 11/13/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Structural Welder, fabricating structural steel components for industrial equipment and fabricated assemblies. This role offers day and night shifts, with pay ranging from $25.00–$30.00 per hour based on experience. Day shifts pay up to $30.00 per hour, while night shifts pay up to $33.00 per hour. Candidates must successfully complete a 3G and 4G welding test involving a MIG root pass with flux-cored fill and cap.

Responsibilities

  • Weld structural steel components using MIG and flux-cored welding processes.
  • Set up and adjust welding machines according to material and job requirements.
  • Read and follow blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
  • Prepare, clean, grind, fit, cut, and assemble materials for welding.
  • Select appropriate wire, filler materials, and welding settings.
  • Inspect completed welds for proper appearance and quality.
  • Follow production, quality, safety, and PPE requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform other related fabrication duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of structural welding or heavy fabrication experience.
  • Hands-on experience with MIG and/or flux-cored welding.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and welding practices.
  • Ability to set up and adjust welding equipment.
  • Ability to perform visual quality inspections of completed welds.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work around heat, welding fumes, noise, and industrial equipment.
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
  • Ability to work extended shifts and overtime when required.
  • Must wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
  • Must successfully complete the required 3G and 4G welding test before placement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in structural welding, MIG welding, or flux-cored welding.