Athens, TX 75751 • (42.4 miles) • Full Time • $18.00 to $25.00 / hr • 10/19/2026

Is this your next welding role? Can you read blueprints and welding symbols with confidence? Are you fluent with MIG (GMAW) using .035 hardwire ? Do you handle flat, horizontal, and vertical weld positions with ease? Do you take pride in meeting AWS D1.1 quality standards? If you said yes, Express Employment Professionals in Athens, TX wants to connect you with a local company in Elkhart, TX and nearby communities . What you'll do Set up and operate MIG welding equipment for structural steel Review and apply blueprints, symbols, and fabrication drawings Execute multi-position welds (flat/horizontal/vertical) Inspect welds visually to ensure code compliance and quality Follow AWS D1.1 structural welding code Prep and finish welds with grinders, clamps, and hand tools Work with a production

Ennis, TX • (16.8 miles) • Full Time • $80,000 / yr • 10/16/2026

Perform visual and nondestructive inspections of structural steel welds per AWS D1.1 standards Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, engineering drawings, and WPS/PQR documents Verify welder qualifications and maintain certification records Monitor welding procedures to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Conduct pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld inspections Document inspection results and prepare detailed reports Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements Review welding Procedure Specifications, building and welding plans, keep record of equipment calibration, and welding materials. Monitor the welding process Communicate effectively with engineers, project mana

Mexia, TX 76667 • (31.2 miles) • Full Time • 9/30/2026

Quality Control Inspector (Machining & Welding) Position Summary Our client, a growing machining and fabrication shop in Central Texas, is hiring a hands-on Quality Control Inspector to inspect machined parts and welded assemblies. This role spends most of its time on the shop floor. You’ll work directly with machinists and welders to catch issues early, keep documentation accurate, and support the company’s ISO 9001 and AISC quality programs. Duties and Responsibilities Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of CNC and manual machined parts Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM to verify dimensions Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T callouts Perform visual weld inspections on fabricated assemblies to AWS D1.1 and customer specifications Record