Becoming a welder in Odessa, TX, often begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry needs approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide. In Odessa, welders can earn an average of $1,070 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $121,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and industry programs offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse job opportunities across manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
Experienced welder needed. Motivated individual that can work with little supervision and experience in Solid Mig, Flux and 86R wires are needed. Mig welding will be the main welding application used here in our facility. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Shift: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>• *Job Summary:** We are looking for a skilled Pipe Welder to join our team. The Pipe Welder will be responsible for welding and fabricating metal components in the pipe systems. The ideal candidate should have expertise in various welding techniques and be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. • *Qualifications:** - Proven experience as a Pipe Welder or similar role- Minimum 5 yrs experience required • Certification in welding from a recognized institution • Ability to operate welding equipment safely and effectively • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics • Strong attention to detail and precision • Must pass weld test in the field. • *Responsibilities:** • Weld and fabricate metal components in the pipe systems • Inspect welds to ensure they meet quality and industry standards • Conduct repairs on metal structures as needed • Maintain welding equipment and work area in a clean and organized manner • *Skills:** • Proficient in various welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, stick welding) • Strong knowledge of metallurgy and metal properties • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Good communication skills • Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor tasks This is an industrial jobsite position. Candidate must be able to stand for 10hr shifts, , walk, bend, kneel, lift heavy materials, and work at high heights. Journeymen must come prepared with welding hood, rig and tool box with related hand tools of the trade. Offer in contingent on passing drug screens, physical, background check, Everify and weld test. PLEASE LIST ALL EXPERIENCE
See More Details >>Combo Welder Our company is looking to hire an experienced Combination Welder. The combo welder will weld, fabricate and assist pipefitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping system. This position will also require assisting fitters, rigging and knowledge of process piping. Will weld in fabrication shops and in the field. Will assist on bolt-up and some pipefitter duties. Requirements: · Must be proficiently skilled in welding a variety of material types/grades in 1g, 2g, 4g, and 6g positions using welding processes. · Ability to understand and follow specified welding procedures to provide acceptable weld test per applicable code. · Capable of understanding and following engineered drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, material acquisition and welding operations. · Must be able to stick and tig weld on pipe. · Must be able to pass a required welding test. · Must have welding experience · Must be able to meet all physical requirements. · Must be able to work with different types of equipment whether manual tools, electrical tools, or high voltage/electrical current welding machines. Responsibilities: · Will weld pipe and structural with consistent quality and safe practices by understanding and following layouts, blueprints, and work orders. · Identify different types and preparations of materials used in pipe welding. · Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques. · Layout, position, align, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body position and in various places. · Must be Proficient in the use of cutting torch, plasma arc, and cutting machines. · Perform initial QA/QC checks on finished work to ensure conformance with specifications have been met. · Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. · Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or arc gas welding equipment. · Weld metal material to piping system equipment using the appropriate welding procedures for the various equipment and metal types involved. · Identify all equipment for job and process. · Identify all safety risk and requirements. Physical Requirements: · Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. · Will talk and hear to communicate · Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls, and tools. · May required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs. · Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms using the appropriate fall protection equipment. · Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE. · Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, mask/respirators, safety vest, gloves and work leather steel toed work boots. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift Work Location: In person
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