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Welding Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Welding Auditor/Tester

Houston, TX · On-site

$34.25 - $47/hr

The Welder Auditor/Tester will perform the welder testing and evaluation for potential employee candidates. This position will also perform audits of TAS's welding operations to monitor compliance ...

FlexSteel - Welding Engineer

Baytown, TX · On-site

$32 - $44/hr

The Welding Engineer develops and optimizes welding procedures, supports robotic welding systems, certifies personnel, and drives manufacturing efficiency and product quality ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ...

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee and coordinate welding activities at our jobsite in Brownsville, TX. The ideal candidate will lead a team of welders, ensuring adherence to ...

Welding Auditor/Tester

Houston, TX · On-site

$34.25 - $47/hr

The Welder Auditor/Tester will perform the welder testing and evaluation for potential employee candidates. This position will also perform audits of TAS's welding operations to monitor compliance ...

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$35 - $48.25/hr

In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs and provide technical direction to support project welding initiatives. You will review scheduled work ...

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$35 - $48.25/hr

In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs and provide technical direction to support project welding initiatives. You will review scheduled work ...

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX

$35 - $48.25/hr

In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs and provide technical direction to support project welding initiatives. You will review scheduled work ...

Senior Welding Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$35.50 - $48.75/hr

About the role You'll be a founding member of our welding engineering function. You'll own process development and qualification, drive automation and cost reduction, and lead R&D into advanced ...

The Welding Lab Assistant supports the Welding Technology Program by maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing instructional materials, assisting instructors and students, ensuring a safe training ...

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How much do welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding in Texas is $27.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.73 and $31.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a welding job?

Welding jobs are any jobs that include metal welding as a significant part of the work. There are many different fields that require welders, including manufacturing and construction. As a welder, you are trained to use a number of hand-held and automated tools to complete jobs. You use these tools to cut or fuse together metal parts. Other related positions include cutting, soldering, and brazing jobs. Other fields that have a significant welding component include ironwork and sheet metal work.

What do welders do?

Welders are skilled tradespeople who join metal parts together using high heat and specialized equipment. They work on construction sites, in manufacturing plants, shipyards, and many other settings to build or repair metal structures and products. Welders must be knowledgeable about different welding techniques, safety protocols, and the properties of various metals. Their work is essential in industries like automotive, aerospace, and infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a welder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Welder, you need strong technical skills in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding techniques, typically backed by a welding certification or completion of a technical program. Familiarity with tools like MIG, TIG, and arc welders, as well as safety equipment and quality inspection systems, is essential. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and effective problem-solving are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure precise, safe, and durable work that meets industry standards and project requirements.

What are some common safety challenges welders face on the job, and how are these typically addressed in the workplace?

Welders regularly encounter safety challenges such as exposure to intense heat, ultraviolet light, fumes, and the risk of burns or electrical shock. Most workplaces address these risks by enforcing strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like helmets, gloves, and flame-resistant clothing. Additionally, employers often provide regular safety training and ensure proper ventilation systems are in place to minimize exposure to hazardous fumes. Team discussions and safety briefings are also common to keep everyone aware of best practices and recent safety updates.

What is the difference between Welding vs Pipefitting?

AspectWeldingPipefitting
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Pipefitting certifications (e.g., NCCER)
Work EnvironmentFabrication shops, construction sites, manufacturingConstruction sites, industrial plants, maintenance
Job FocusJoining metal parts through weldingAssembling and installing piping systems
Tools & EquipmentWelding machines, torches, safety gearPipes, fittings, wrenches, threading tools

Welding and pipefitting share overlapping skills and certifications, often working together in construction and manufacturing. While welders focus on joining metal components through welding techniques, pipefitters specialize in installing and maintaining piping systems. Both roles require safety training and certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ slightly, making each role unique within the industry.

What are some jobs for welding?

Welding jobs include positions such as welder, pipefitter, fabricator, and structural welder, often requiring skills in reading blueprints and operating welding equipment. These roles are found in industries like construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and oil and gas, with certifications such as AWS or ASME often preferred. Welders typically work in factories, construction sites, or shipyards and may need to work in various environments and shifts.

What are the most commonly searched types of Welding jobs in Texas?

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Infographic showing various Welding job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $57,726 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Welding Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of welding programs, procedures, and personnel qualifications in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications. This role ensures the highest standards of welding quality and safety while supporting production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the facility's welding program, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), weld maps, weld stencil issuance and verification, and continuity log.
  • Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with AWS, ASME, and/or other relevant standards.
  • Maintain a current database of qualified welders, expiration dates, and requalification schedules.
  • Oversee welder testing, certification, and training programs to ensure workforce capability and compliance.
  • Coordinate welding audits and prepare related documentation.
  • Function as the subject matter expert (SME) for welding processes, equipment, consumables, and inspection techniques.
  • Collaborate with inspectors to monitor weld quality and adherence to procedures.
  • Drive continuous improvement in welding processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and promote a safety-first culture within the welding department.
  • Supervise welder/auditor testers and their activities.
  • Provide training and guidance to welding personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Interfaces with other company departments to request and receive reports and information.
  • Identify, create, maintain, and assist in resolving issues related to welding processes, equipment malfunction, material defects, welds outside of procedure parameters, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules and nonconformances.
  • Maintains and updates the calibration logs.
  • Assists the Director of Quality or Quality designee with internal and external ISO 3834 audits.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director of Quality.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience may be considered.
  • Proficiency in various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG arc welding, etc.), familiarity with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME), and knowledge of welding equipment and materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in welding operations and welding standards with at least two 2 years in a leadership or supervisor role.
  • String knowledge of welding processes (e.g., GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention-to-detail, with the capacity to analyze complex issues and implement/recommend effective solutions.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Competent in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and Google documents.
  • Familiarity with industry codes and standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, etc.).
  • Proven ability to operate with integrity and manage confidential information.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
  • Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members to achieve high performance.
  • Demonstrate a high level of service and ability to be proactive.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a team.
  • Work well in a team environment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • CWI certified.
  • ASNT SNT TC-1A NDE level II qualified in Visual and Magnetic Particle interpretation
  • Safety certification (OSHA)
  • Experience with digital weld tracking or welding program management software.
  • Experience welding.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 40% to 50% at a desk working with a computer and the remaining time spent in a shop environment. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you joinTAS, you join aHouston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus.We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer's facilities.

TAS' fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. "smoking" and "tobacco or nicotine products" includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.