Combination Welder - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial seeks an experienced welder to join our on-site team in Texas. The role focuses on joining metal parts using spot welding, torch and arc welding, and reading blueprints to ensure precise assemblies.

You will operate welding gear, assist with pipe and plate assemblies, and follow safety procedures in industrial environments. Valid TWIC and driver's license required; 4 years journeyman experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: TWIC Card, Valid Driver’s License, Weld Test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Weld or tack weld pieces using spot, electric, or gas welding equipment.
• Unite pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas; operate valves.
• Preheat work pieces for welding and shaping; follow blueprints/work orders.
• Inspect welds for fit, alignment, and quality; correct flaws.
• Assist with crane signaling for lifting large pieces; use hoists and tools.
• Operate plasma-arc cutting to dismount metal assemblies or scrap metal.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE; maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

Journeyman-level experience

Tools

TWIC card

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

Driver's license

Job description

Job Category: Hourly Craft

Requisition Number: COMBI034884

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $40 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

This person must be able to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructionsthrough the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
• Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
• Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
• Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
• Fillsholes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
• Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
• Climbsup ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
• Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
• Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
• Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
• In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
• Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
• Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience:– 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.

Certifications/ Licenses: A Weld Test, a Valid Driver’s License, and a TWIC Card.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Qualifications

Experience

4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC Card
• 1-1-A-3 SMAW
• 8-8-B-1 GTAW
• 1-1-BA-2 GTAW/SMAW
• 23-23-B GTAW
• Valid Driver's License