Welder

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses!

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Galveston, TX is seeking skilled Welders for a major construction project. The role requires strong welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and Stick in a fast-paced environment on large-scale structures.

Candidates must have 1+ year welding experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development with a respected industry

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year of welding experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Welding and Stick Certification Required.
• Welding Hood Required (Not Provided).
• Applicants are required to complete a welding qualification test during the application process.
• Knowledge of equipment safety processes.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth, and color perception.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Age 18+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

Responsibilities

• Execute welding tasks using appropriate techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.
• Clean, prepare, and set up workpieces for welding, including grinding, cutting, and positioning metal components.
• Safely operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Join metal components or parts together according to specifications provided in blueprints or work orders
• Inspect welded joints visually and using measuring instruments to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.

Skills

Welding

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Hood

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for Welders for an exciting project in Galveston, TX. The ideal candidate has a strong structural and combo welding background and possesses excellent welding techniques in large construction projects.

• Safety-First Mindset


• Paid Holidays (7)


• Paid Time Off


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401(k) Retirement


• Professional Development


• Referral Cash Bonuses!

McCarthys core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute welding tasks using appropriate techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.


• Clean, prepare, and set up workpieces for welding, including grinding, cutting, and positioning metal components.


• Safely operate and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.


• Join metal components or parts together according to specifications provided in blueprints or work orders


• Inspect welded joints visually and using measuring instruments to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.


• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.


• All other duties assigned by site leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 Year of welding experience


• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Welding and Stick Certification Required


• Welding Hood Required (Not Provided)


• Applicants are required to complete a welding qualification test during the application process.


• Knowledge of equipment safety processes


• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.


• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.


• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.


• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.


• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.


• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth, and color perception.


• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.


• Age 18+


• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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