Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines. Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. Maintain and repair all machinery. Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors. Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature. Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
See More Details >>pDescription/ppuOFS Facility Operations | Sub Arc Welder/u/ppbr//ppForce Pressure Control is seeking safety-oriented production personnel to work in its Orange Grove facility. Welding personnel must be able to operate with and without supervision, prepare and initiate jobs, maintain machinery and working production area, and record all data outlined in QAQC protocols./ppbr//ppThree years working experience within sub arc work scopes is required as is working experience with alloys and API ring grooves. Working background with valve and other wellhead / surface pressure control equipment is valued. Candidates must be able to successfully pass bend test/ppbr//ppThe Sub Arc Welder position is a full time, non-exempt position. Overtime in excess of 40 hours per work week will be required. Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience./ppbr//ppa href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:876e203c-f3d9-4fa0-accc-8be9a794d20f" target="_blank"Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws./anbsp;/p pDescription/ppuOFS Facility Operations | Sub Arc Welder/u/ppbr//ppForce Pressure Control is seeking safety-oriented production personnel to work in its Orange Grove facility. Welding personnel must be able to operate with and without supervision, prepare and initiate jobs, maintain machinery and working production area, and record all data outlined in QAQC protocols./ppbr//ppThree years working experience within sub arc work scopes is required as is working experience with alloys and API ring grooves. Working background with valve and other wellhead / surface pressure control equipment is valued. Candidates must be able to successfully pass bend test/ppbr//ppThe Sub Arc Welder position is a full time, non-exempt position. Overtime in excess of 40 hours per work week will be required. Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience./ppbr//ppa href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:876e203c-f3d9-4fa0-accc-8be9a794d20f" target="_blank"Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws./anbsp;/p
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections showing a 2% to 3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Apprentices earn an average of $411.50 per week in Alice, TX, with an annual overtime average of $21,300. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $60,000 annually for experienced professionals.
