Welder - Combo

Welder - Combo


Company
Murray Resources
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
29–32 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
A leading distributor of pipeline products and services is seeking a skilled Combo Welder to perform high-quality welds on pipeline components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pipe welding, GTAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, and NDE (X-ray) within a shop environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, weld quality, and safety compliance while supporting overall production goals. Candidates with recent multi-process pipe welding experience and full penetration welding expertise are highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
β€’ Base Pay: $29–32/hr
β€’ Medical Insurance
β€’ Dental Insurance
β€’ Vision Insurance

Position Details
β€’ Location: Houston, TX 77073
β€’ Type: Temp-to-Hire
β€’ Schedule: Monday–Friday
β€’ 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
β€’ Saturdays as needed: 6-hour shifts

Responsibilities
β€’ Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and machine drawings
β€’ Set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse settings
β€’ Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
β€’ Operate GTAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, and related welding equipment
β€’ Examine welds and complete repairs when necessary
β€’ Position, align, and clamp workpieces for welding
β€’ Select appropriate torch tips, filler materials, and fluxes
β€’ Tack assemblies together according to specifications
β€’ Chip, grind, and clean welds to remove slag and spatter
β€’ Degrease and prepare materials prior to welding
β€’ Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
β€’ Safely move materials and finished products using cranes
β€’ Rig and hoist valves and pipeline components safely

Preferred Qualifications
β€’ Strong pipe welding experience in a shop environment
β€’ Experience with:
β€’ GTAW
β€’ GMAW-S
β€’ FCAW
β€’ SAW (Subarc Welding)
β€’ Experience performing welds subject to NDE/X-ray inspection
β€’ Ability to complete full penetration welds
β€’ AWS and/or CWB certifications preferred
β€’ Recent hands-on multi-process welding experience

Specifically targeting candidates with:
β€’ Strong pipe welding backgrounds
β€’ Recent GTAW and GMAW-S experience
β€’ NDE/X-ray weld inspection experience
β€’ Shop welding experience versus field-only welding
β€’ Full penetration welding experience
β€’ Recent FCAW/SAW experience

Candidates with primarily structural welding backgrounds or limited pipe welding/NDE exposure may not be considered a strong fit for this opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Candidates selected to move forward in the process are typically contacted within one week of applying.

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Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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