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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for nesting in Texas is $44.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.49 and $54.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the nesting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Nesting role, which typically refers to a specialist in optimizing material layouts for manufacturing processes, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in CAD or CAM systems. Proficiency with nesting software such as SigmaNEST, AutoCAD, or similar tools is often required, and familiarity with manufacturing standards or certifications can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication, and teamwork help you work effectively within production teams and with engineers. These skills ensure efficient use of materials, cost savings, and smooth collaboration across departments in manufacturing environments.

What is a nesting?

A Nesting job typically involves optimizing the arrangement of materials for cutting, such as metal, wood, or fabric, to minimize waste and improve efficiency. It is commonly used in manufacturing, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication. Nesting professionals use specialized software to plan layouts that maximize material utilization while ensuring precise cuts. This process helps reduce costs and improve production efficiency.

What are the typical responsibilities of a nesting specialist in a manufacturing company?

As a Nesting specialist, your daily responsibilities include analyzing production drawings, creating optimized layouts for cutting raw materials, and working closely with production and engineering teams to minimize waste. You will frequently use specialized software to generate nesting patterns that ensure quality and efficiency during manufacturing. Collaboration with machine operators and quality control staff is common, as you’ll need to adjust layouts based on material constraints or project changes. Success in this role often leads to opportunities for advancement into senior technical or supervisory positions within manufacturing or engineering departments.

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Infographic showing various Nesting job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,586 per year, or $45 per hour.

API 510/570 (NESTED) - Brownsville, TX

Acuren Inspection, Inc.

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting for Nested API 510/570 Inspectors to support our operation in Brownsville, TX

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: While we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, local candidates to South, TX| Brownsville, TX area are preferred due to the nature of the role. This is a full time nested role with a 48 hour schedule. 

The API Inspector provides advanced technical oversight and ensures consistent application of visual inspection standards. They review and approve inspection procedures, interpret complex specifications, and make accept/reject decisions on critical components. Level III inspectors may serve as project leads, provide technical direction to lower-level inspectors, and liaise with engineering, quality, and client representatives. This role requires extensive experience, certification mastery, and strong knowledge of codes such as ASME, AWS, or API.

Responsibilities
  • At the direction of client, perform visual and non-destructive examination of static and dynamic pressure retaining equipment in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Submit to client technically accurate reports documenting equipment condition
  • Provide client with technical recommendations for the repair, re-rate, replacement, and/or alteration of plant equipment, as required for safe operation within stated operating parameters for durations specified by client
  • Provide technical input to client as required for welding and metallurgical issues
  • Provide technical guidance, on a application of non-destructive examination techniques and procedures
  • Fully comply with all Acuren and client safe work practices and actively participate in all site safety initiatives
  • Willingness to travel if needed
Requirements
  • Certification of American Petroleum Institute Standards 510/570
  • 6+ years' experience or 4+ years on site experience
  • Additional 653 and CWI preferred but not required 
  • In-depth working knowledge of API 510/570 and ASME standards
  • Experience working in direct support of petrochemical facility engineers
  • Willing to work at a nested site.
  • Local to Brownsville, TX or be willing to relocate (this is a full time nested role with 48 hour schedule)
  • TWIC card preferred 
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. 

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