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Weekend Rig Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Must own welding machine. * Candidate should have a minimum 2 years journeyman experience welding various types of materials. * Candidate should have a 1-2 years of experience as helper in the ...

This position is primarily responsible for operating welding machines to join or connect various types of metal parts, selecting and setting up welding equipment, interpreting blueprints while ...

Demonstrate ability to weld together parts using any of the welding processes on various metals such as carbon steel, stainless, alloys, etc. * Demonstrate ability to use alignment devices for ...

Welders read Isometric drawings * Take measurements * Plan layouts and procedures * Determine what welding equipment and methods to use based on requirements * Set-up components to specifications

Rig Welder

Abilene, TX · On-site

$33 - $42/hr

Secure components together using electric welding. Create accurate welds that do not change the measurements of the component and will be able to with stand various types of steam, hot water, gases ...

Overview The Rig Welder will support rigs in all operations that require cutting or welding. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality work with reasonable efficiency.

Welder I/Rig Welder

Carlsbad, NM

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seaching for a Rig Welder with extensive experience in carbon steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Carlsbad, NM.

More information about this job Overview The Rig Welder will support rigs in all operations that require cutting or welding. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality ...

ND · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seaching for a Rig Welder with extensive experience in carbon steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Dry Fork, ND.

More information about this job Overview The Rig Welder will support rigs in all operations that require cutting or welding. Will work from blueprints, sketches, specifications and produce quality ...

Welder I/Rig Welder

Carlsbad, NM

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seaching for a Rig Welder with extensive experience in carbon steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Carlsbad, NM.

... Rig with Argon hose, regulator and Power Cable (only applicable when tested for TIGwelder) Welding Helmet with #10 Filter Lens & Hard Hat Attachment Leather Gauntlet−Type Welding Gloves (SMAW ...

Responsibilities The interpretation of fabrication drawings weld procedure documentation and weld inspection procedures Ensure that the welding consumables are in accordance with the welding ...

Responsibilities The interpretation of fabrication drawings weld procedure documentation and weld inspection procedures Ensure that the welding consumables are in accordance with the welding ...

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How much do weekend rig welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend rig welder in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Rig Welder vs Day Rig Welder?

AspectWeekend Rig WelderDay Rig Welder
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)Welding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Work EnvironmentOffshore or remote oil/gas rigs, often on weekendsOffshore or remote oil/gas rigs, weekdays
Work SchedulePrimarily weekends, part-time or shift-basedPrimarily weekdays, full-time
Industry UsageOil and gas, energy sectorOil and gas, energy sector

The main difference between a Weekend Rig Welder and a Day Rig Welder lies in their work schedules. Weekend Rig Welders typically work on weekends, often part-time or shift-based, while Day Rig Welders work during regular weekdays. Both roles require similar certifications and operate in the same industry environments, primarily offshore oil and gas rigs.

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Rig Welder-Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Raod, LP

Borger, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Austin Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Welder - Rig

This person must be able to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned. MUST HAVE YOUR OWN RIG.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
  • Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
  • Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
  • Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
  • Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
  • Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
  • Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
  • Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
  • Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
  • Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
  • In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
  • Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
  • Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions


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