Welder Fabricator (2-3 year experience)

Welder Fabricator (2-3 year experience)

Dallas, United States

Company
Recruit XL
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22 an hour
Posted
15 hours ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
We are seeking a Welder Fabricator to become an integral part of our team!

Perform a wide range of welding including MIG/ARC welding. Familiar with cutting pipe, building jigs, and prepping materials. Works from sales orders and/or verbal instructions in locating material and processing. Activities primarily consist of welding standard size gate frames, along with other miscellaneous welding as necessary. MUST KNOW HOW TO WELD ALUMINUM.

Responsibilities

1.) Uses verbal or written instruction from work orders and collects materials for processing

2.) Cuts pipe using pipe cutting equipment

3.) Lays out pipe sections on a jig or table and welds with MIG/ARC welding equipment and techniques applies cold galvanizing solution to protect welds

4.) Performs visual inspection on completed work ensuring quality

6.) Maintains a clean and safe work area

7.) Performs other warehouse and gate fabrication duties as required

Qualifications
• 2-3 yrs. welding experience with MIG, ARC welding
• Able to lift/move heavy materials (up to 75lbs)
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions
• Proficient in blueprint reading and execution from a plan
• Ability to perform own layouts using jigs
• Ability to work around heat and chemicals
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Multiple years of steel experience required, and can set machines themselves
• Some aluminum experience preferred, but must at least show proficiency in weld test
• Understands more complex blueprints, and can interpret welding symbols
• Confident they’re able to pass D1.1 and D1.2 certification tests within first 90 days of employment
• Measurement reading down to 1/32” and can do the relevant math
• Experience working with tools

Company DescriptionFor over a decade, Recruit XL has provided hiring and staffing services to clients in the technology and industrial industries. Our proven hiring strategies have placed hundreds of employees with established and trusted companies throughout North America.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United States

Q What is the median annual salary for welders in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the United States is $52,060 as of May 2023 projections adjusted for 2026 with 3.25% annual growth. Entry-level welders (10th percentile) earn $38,390 annually, while experienced ones (90th percentile) earn $68,210. Most salaries range from $40,000 to $65,000 depending on location and specialization.
Q What are the federal minimum wage and overtime rules for welder jobs in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2026, though many states like California mandate $16.50 per hour. Welders working over 40 hours per week receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate. Employers must track hours accurately for non-exempt welders.
Q What work visa is required for foreign nationals to work as welders in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign welders typically require an H-2B temporary non-agricultural work visa, with a statutory cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year supplemented by 64,000 additional for 2026. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL proving no U.S. workers available. Processing time is 3-6 months with fees starting at $460.
Q What education and experience are needed for entry-level welder jobs in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders need a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of a 6-18 month postsecondary vocational program or 1-2 year apprenticeship. No prior experience required for entry-level, but 1,000-2,000 hours of training preferred. Certifications from programs registered with DOL are standard.
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