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 an average weekly wage of $760 in Victoria, TX, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2022 to 2025. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $40,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Description: Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate pressure vessels. Basic hand tool use Set up and weld parts using welding equipment. Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards. Rework and/or repair welded structures according to engineering specification changes. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Pass a 6G pipe 2inch double X pipe welding test with GMAW and FCAW Use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. High attention to detail and self-motivation skills Work and communicate well with others. Comply with all TEJAS Company and HSE policies and procedures. Preferred Experience: 2 years welding experience Physical Strain: Be able to wear all required PPE. Subject to climbing/squatting/bending/kneeling Heavy lifting and standing for extended periods of time.
See More Details >>Temp to Permanent - only interested in long term candidates Must be in Victoria, TX or surrounding area Structural MIG Welding, Hard Wire, 1/16 Weld Wire MUST BE ABLE TO DO STRUCTURAL FITTING AS WELL OR WILLING TO TRAIN FOR FITTING plate test will be taken to assess welding ability Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18/hr starting possibly more depending on experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Shift: • Day shift Experience: • Welding: 1 year (Preferred) • Structural Fitting: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Description: Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate pressure vessels. Basic hand tool use Set up and weld parts using welding equipment. Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards. Rework and/or repair welded structures according to engineering specification changes. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Pass a 6G pipe 2inch double X pipe welding test with GMAW and FCAW Use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. High attention to detail and self-motivation skills Work and communicate well with others. Comply with all TEJAS Company and HSE policies and procedures. Preferred Experience: 2 years welding experience Physical Strain: Be able to wear all required PPE. Subject to climbing/squatting/bending/kneeling Heavy lifting and standing for extended periods of time.
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