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If you’re a skilled Journeyman Welder with the experience to tackle complex industrial projects, Austin Industrial has an opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Structural Welder to join our team, where your expertise in joining steel and metal components will be crucial to our success. This role demands precision, a strong understanding of welding science, and a commitment to safety as you work on essential industrial maintenance and construction sites across the nation.

Company Overview

Austin Industrial is a premier provider of self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services, with over 60 years of industry leadership. We are the single-source solution for leading companies in the oil, gas, chemical, power, and manufacturing sectors. Our reputation is built on a foundation of skilled tradespeople who take ownership of their work, ensuring quality and reliability on every project. When you join our team, you’re joining a legacy of industrial expertise and a company that values the craft of its people.

Key Responsibilities

As a Structural Welder, you will be responsible for executing high-quality welds in demanding industrial environments. Your core duties will include:

Performing skilled welding using multiple processes (GMAW-MIG, FCAW, GTAW/TIG, SMA-Stick, and Submerged Arc) to join steel components according to blueprints, work orders, and specific welding procedures.
Setting up welding equipment, including connecting torches to gas tanks and precisely adjusting oxygen and fuel flow to achieve the correct flame for cutting and pre-heating workpieces.
Preparing materials by preheating metal, cleaning joints with grinders or wire brushes, and manually applying filler rod to supply weld metal.
Finishing welds by removing excess material, slag, and spatter using gouges, grinders, and chippers to meet specification standards.
Working safely at heights, which includes climbing ladders and working on scaffolds to assemble and dismantle structural elements.
Making critical judgments on weld placement and technique based on metal type, thickness, and temperature to ensure structural integrity.

Qualifications

To be successful in this journeyman-level role, you must possess:

A minimum of 2 to 4 years of verifiable Journeyman-level welding experience in an industrial or structural setting.
Demonstrated skill in multiple arc welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW) and the ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
All applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.
A proven track record of working safely with industrial equipment and in potentially challenging environments, including at heights.

Benefits and Perks

Austin Industrial invests in the professionals who power our projects. While a specific benefits package should be confirmed at the offer stage, industry-standard offerings for such a role typically include:

An annual salary reflecting your journeyman status, within a range of $51,000 to $71,000.
Likely including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
The opportunity to work on long-term, critical projects for a stable industry leader with over six decades of operation.
Work alongside other highly skilled tradespeople with a shared commitment to quality and safety.

How to Apply

If you have the required journeyman experience and are ready to contribute to a top-tier industrial team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application for the Structural Welder position directly through the official Austin Industrial careers channel. To learn more about our work, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.