Welder

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Located in Waco, TX

Salary: $20/hr.

• Location: Waco, TX
  Schedule: Day shift and Night shift available
  Pay Rate: Starting $20/hr with a $2 differential for night shift

  Join our growing team as a skilled Industrial Welder!
  We are actively hiring for a highly experienced Industrial Welder with strong proficiency in wire welding processes, blueprint reading, and fabrication layout. This full-time role is ideal for welders capable of working in all positions and passing a 6G pipe welding test. If you’re safety-oriented, detail-driven, and reliable in a fast-paced environment—this is the opportunity for you!

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  🔧 Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural and pipe welding using GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and SAW (Submerged Arc) methods.

  • Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols accurately for layout and fabrication.

  • Conduct welding in all positions (2G, 3G, 5G, 6G) to meet project and code requirements.

  • Setup, monitor, and operate welding machines according to WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications).

  • Conduct visual inspections and make weld corrections with minimal supervision.

  • Safely operate grinders, drill presses, hammers, metalworking tools, and overhead cranes.

  • Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and ensure consistent use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc.).

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.

  • Ensure all welds meet quality assurance standards, including pulsed MIG welding requirements.

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  🧪 Welding Test Requirements:

  • Must pass a 6G pipe welding test on a 2 7/8” super coupon.

  • Open root with max 1/8” gap.

  • Root with GMAW-S (downhill); hot pass feathered using FCAW.

  • FCAW 1/16” wire used from hot pass through final cap (6G uphill position).

  • Final cap with stringer beads only—no weaving; controlled oscillation required.

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  ✅ Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of industrial welding experience in a heavy fabrication or structural environment.

  • Proficiency in GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and pulsed MIG welding.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layout plans.

  • Must lift up to 50 lbs and tolerate physically demanding conditions.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify/correct weld defects.

  • Must pass drug screening and background check.

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  🔍 Preferred Skills & Attributes:

  • Familiarity with WPS parameters and welding safety standards.

  • Experience with pipe welding, vessel fabrication, and industrial layout.

  • Safety-first mindset and proven reliability in team-based settings.

  
  
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