Becoming a welder in Temple, TX, typically begins with technical training in a trade school, which can last from 6 to 18 months, offering hands-on experience and classroom learning. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Temple, TX, welders can expect to earn around $109.25 per week, with opportunities for growth and advancement through specialized certifications and experience. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships provide pathways to this skilled trade, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Description This position is responsible for using fabrication tools such as plasma, stud gun, and a welder. • Overhead crane and forklift usage. • Types of welding include Flux core, stick welding, vertical up welding, overhead welding, out of position, arc gouge. • Maintains internal quality standards and compliance with all safety factors. • Complete production output level for the day/week. • Elevate complex issues such as unusual nameplates and complex testing issues. • Support monthly operational goals. • Straightening sheet metal. • Plasma cutting. • Fitting parts. • Repair work. Requirements • Welding experience • Torching experience. • Welding test will be required before employment. • Has good mechanical skills • Cooperative attitude towards all internal and external customers. • Help team members resolve questions. • A dependable and strong work ethic, work safely. • Professional language and conduct at all times.
See More Details >>Job Title: Welder - Day and Night Shift Positions Available Location: McGregor Texas Company Overview: TransTech is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure and custom-engineered equipment for diverse industries. Our expansive capacity and technical expertise enable large-scale production of complex, high-quality equipment while meeting rigorous quality and safety standards. TransTech’s companies provide comprehensive solutions for gas and liquid processing, storage, transfer, and utilization, adhering to ASME, API, and TEMA standards to ensure reliability and precision in every project. From individual services to full project solutions, TransTech’s teams deliver expert engineering, fabrication, construction, operations and maintenance, supporting projects nationally and internationally. We help customers achieve impactful, sustainable results with a commitment to safety, community, and environmental responsibility. Job summary: The main responsibility of the welder will be to fabricate steel products which include a variety of ASME pressure vessels, related pressure rated and non-pressure rated accessories, and some structural items related to vessel production. Primary functions and duties: • Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. • Interpret typical welding symbols and apply the correct weld to workpiece. • Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. • Use standard hand tools and power tools for fabrication and manufacturing, i.e. grinders, hammers, drill presses, metal workers, • Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors. • Must be able to set up a welding machine (both semi-auto and manual machines) to operate within the parameters of an approved WPS. • Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature. • Must be able to weld in all positions - 2G, 3G, 5G and 6G including fillet welds. • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment. • Will be required to visually inspect welds and make proper corrections without, or with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Read blueprints • Read and understand measurements • Layout and fit various vessel and piping-related components. • Operate an overhead crane • Understand and perform welding with the following processes: GMAW (MIG), FCAW (FLUXCORE), and SAW (SUBARC) • Must pass a drug test and background check • Lift up to 50 lbs • Must have pulsed MIG welding experience Weld Test Requirements: • Candidates must pass a pipe test on super coupon, 2 7/8” dia, pipe, in the 6G position. • The test will include an open root with a maximum 1/8” opening. • GMAW-S will be used in the downhill direction to fill the root, followed by feathering for a hot pass using FCAW. • FCAW 1/16" will be utilized for all passes from the hot pass to the cap in the 6G uphill position. Visual inspections should be performed between passes to remove slag and ensure no rollover is present. • The cap must be completed with stringer beads, without weaving, allowing slight oscillation to manage heat and speed. Cap visual inspection must meet the following criteria: • Maximum reinforcement: 3/16” • No undercut exceeding 1/32” • No cold laps, roll over, or visible imperfections at the toe of the weld • No slag inclusion, cracks, or porosity If the test plate passes visual inspection, it will proceed to Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for volumetric assessment. Benefits: • Additional $2/hour on top of base pay for night shifts • Prescription, Dental, Vision, and more Health and Wellness coverage options • Competitive PTO and Holiday Pay • Room for Growth • All benefits take effect first of the month after first 30 days of employment This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
See More Details >>This position is responsible for using fabrication tools such as plasma, stud gun, and a welder. • Overhead crane and forklift usage. • Types of welding include Flux core, stick welding, vertical up welding, overhead welding, out of position, arc gouge. • Maintains internal quality standards and compliance with all safety factors. • Complete production output level for the day/week. • Elevate complex issues such as unusual nameplates and complex testing issues. • Support monthly operational goals. • Straightening sheet metal. • Plasma cutting. • Fitting parts. • Repair work. • Welding experience • Torching experience. • Welding test will be required before employment. • Has good mechanical skills • Cooperative attitude towards all internal and external customers. • Help team members resolve questions. • A dependable and strong work ethic, work safely. • Professional language and conduct at all times. Company Overview Backed by over 100 years of combined experience, Sunbelt Solomon offers an unmatched ability to provide comprehensive, configured solutions for utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our engineering capabilities, safety, environmental qualifications, and dedication to delivering quality products have truly made the difference in keeping customers across a broad spectrum of industries powered and supported for the long haul. The Sunbelt Solomon family is a culmination of brands which include Phasor, Valley Transformers, Titan Quality Power Services and Holland Industrial Services. These brands allow Sunbelt Solomon to offer a wide scope of product offerings, service capabilities, and best-in-class industry expertise. We are honored to be the go-to resource for all things electrical transformers and committed to advancing the future of our organization and our industry. • Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values • In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products. • Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services. • Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve. • Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services. • Core Values: • * People: The core of our success. • Safety: It’s in our DNA. • Strategic: We forge our own future. • Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management. • Performance: delivering excellence at every opportunity. Company Benefits Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pre-Employment Screening Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical may also be required based on the job role and location of the position.
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