Industrial Combo Welder: Pipe & Plate Fabrication Pro

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Welder - Combination to join metal parts per layout, blueprints, and welding procedures in industrial settings. Position requires 3–5 years journeyman experience; duties include welding pipes and plates, cutting, heating, and fabricating under safety guidelines.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship available. The role involves working in construction environments with exposure to weather, noise, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a journeyman welder with pipe and plate welding.
• Familiarity with blueprints, layouts, and welding procedures.
• Ability to read instructions and ensure weld quality per specs.

Responsibilities

• Welder pieces using spot or manual welding equipment.
• Join pipes and metal parts following blueprints and orders.
• Set up and adjust equipment for required temperatures and flow.
• Preheat pieces and prepare surfaces for welding or cutting.
• Inspect welds and measure pieces to match specifications.
• Operate hoist/crane to move large components safely.
• Adhere to safety rules and use PPE; support team as needed.

Skills

Welding

Pipe welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

No minimum education

Weld Test

TWIC

Driver's license (DL)

Tools

Spot welding gun

Welding torch

Plasma-arc equipment

Crane operation

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Welder - Combination to join metal parts per layout, blueprints, and welding procedures in industrial settings. Position requires 3–5 years journeyman experience; duties include welding pipes and plates, cutting, heating, and fabricating under safety guidelines.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship available. The role involves working in construction environments with exposure to weather, noise, and PPE requirements.