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Welder (Entry-Level to Advanced)
Round Rock, TX | Full-Time | $23–$27/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking Welders to join our growing team specializing in high-purity stainless steel process piping systems. This role is ideal for candidates ranging from Entry-Level Welders with foundational skills (tack welding, basic TIG) to experienced professionals with orbital welding and precision fabrication experience. You will work on projects across semiconductor, medical/pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and aerospace industries.

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday – (OT as needed)
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday – Friday - (OT as needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, fabrication, tack welding, and TIG (GTAW) welding on high-purity stainless steel process piping systems
• Set up, program, and operate manual TIG welding machines and automated orbital welding equipment
• Execute tack welds, full welds, butt joints, and fillet welds on tubing and pipe
• Weld a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, Hastelloy, Inconel, and titanium
• Work in multiple welding positions: 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G, and with positioners
• Achieve complete joint penetration on square butt joints and high-quality fillet welds
• Work with materials ranging from .035”–.125” tubing up to 6” Schedule 40 pipe
• Interpret and follow blueprints, AWS weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Inspect and verify work using precision measuring tools prior to final inspection
• Maintain tight tolerances (as low as 0.010” and 0.5° angular)
• Ensure a rejection rate of 3% or lower through quality workmanship
• Follow all safety, environmental, and manufacturing guidelines
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality and on-time delivery goals
• Assist with shop organization, upkeep, and general labor tasks
• Accurately record and track daily production activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 3+ years of welding experience (TIG, tack welding, or related)
• Basic to advanced knowledge of TIG/GTAW welding processes
• Experience with or exposure to orbital welding or high-purity systems is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and WPS documents
• Familiarity with stainless steel welding and fabrication preferred
• Understanding of argon purge welding is a plus
• Basic math skills and ability to use measuring and inspection tools
• AWS or ASME certifications are a plus, but not required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment around production and welding equipment. The environment may include moderate noise, inert gases, and industrial cleaning materials.

Candidates should be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required during production. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable post-offer requirements, which may include:

• Drug screening
• Physical evaluation
• Criminal background screening
• Verification of employment and education

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Multiple ways to Apply!

At Express, we value your time. We want to simplify the process and speed up the results. To apply, feel free to:

·         Call our office and ask to speak with a Recruiter at about this position

·         Apply to this position by submitting your resume or emailing it to

·         Or apply on our website at expresspros.com and select the Round Rock office.

At Express, we ignite opportunity by giving you choices. We have a variety of career opportunities from over 100 employers in the Williamson County area and we will help you to find the perfect one as quickly as possible. We welcome anyone who seeks to build or continue their career. If you take the time to go the extra mile, try your best in all situations, and believe honesty is the best policy – Call Express today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals!

Express Employment Professionals of Round Rock has helped job seekers in Round Rock and Williamson County since 2003. Call or come see us today to see how we can help you!

For nearly 30 years, the vision of Express Employment Professionals has been to help people find jobs and help businesses find the people and human resource services they need. We accomplish this vision through a network of more than 600 franchise locations in the United States, Canada, and South Africa. Each Express Employment Professionals office is locally owned and operated and backed by the expertise and support of an international headquarters. Simply put, Express is large enough to meet your employment needs, yet small enough to care.