Oilfield Shop Welder – Precision Fabrication & Piping

Axis Energy Services; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Axis Energy Services in Gainesville, TX, is hiring a Shop Welder to assemble and weld metal plates and structures for drilling platforms and rigs. You will read blueprints, perform GTAW and SMAW welding, and ensure components meet specifications.

This role requires 2–3 years in oil field equipment welding, experience with cutting torches and plasma cutters, and strong safety discipline. On-site work with varied temperatures, offering steady hours and opportunities to contribute to uptime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; welding certification preferred.
• 2–3+ years proven oil field welding experience.
• Experience with GTAW, SMAW, SAW welding processes.
• Familiarity with cutting torch and plasma cutter operations.
• Competent reading and interpretation of fabrication blueprints.
• Able to maintain organization and safety in the shop.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings to assemble equipment.
• Weld mast, derrick, and support structures.
• Weld pipes and plates to build tanks and structures.
• Inspect welds for quality and adherence to specs.
• Maintain welding equipment and shop records.
• Operate plasma cutters and arc welders.
• LDAR repair/compliance as needed.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Skills

GTAW (TIG)

SMAW

SAW

Blueprint reading

Plasma cutting

Welding equipment handling

GMAW

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Technical welding certification

Tools

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Arc welding equipment

Job description

Axis Energy Services in Gainesville, TX, is hiring a Shop Welder to assemble and weld metal plates and structures for drilling platforms and rigs. You will read blueprints, perform GTAW and SMAW welding, and ensure components meet specifications.

This role requires 2–3 years in oil field equipment welding, experience with cutting torches and plasma cutters, and strong safety discipline. On-site work with varied temperatures, offering steady hours and opportunities to contribute to uptime.