Combo Welder
Company
Murray Resources
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
29–32 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Murray Resources
Job Description
A leading distributor of pipeline products and services is seeking a Combo Welder to perform high-quality welds on pipeline components and assemblies. The ideal candidate is a skilled tradesperson with experience in welding techniques and equipment maintenance. Working in a hands-on environment, the successful candidate will contribute to operational efficiency by performing quality welds, following technical specifications, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining equipment and supporting team productivity.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
• Base pay: $29-32/Hr
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
Location: Houston, TX 77073
Type of Position: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM–6:00 PM), with Saturday shifts as needed for 6 hours
Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings.
• Set amperage, voltage, slope and pulse.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Examine weld.
• Make repairs.
• Position and clamp workpieces.
• Select torch, torch tip, filler and/or flux.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Chip, grind, or brush off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Clean or de-grease parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment used in welding.
• Move parts in and move finished products out of welding area with a crane.
• Rig and hoist valve.
Plus if:
• Experience with Subarc welding (SAW)
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Salary + Additional Benefits:
• Base pay: $29-32/Hr
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
Location: Houston, TX 77073
Type of Position: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule is Monday through Friday, 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM–6:00 PM), with Saturday shifts as needed for 6 hours
Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings.
• Set amperage, voltage, slope and pulse.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Examine weld.
• Make repairs.
• Position and clamp workpieces.
• Select torch, torch tip, filler and/or flux.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Chip, grind, or brush off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Clean or de-grease parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment used in welding.
• Move parts in and move finished products out of welding area with a crane.
• Rig and hoist valve.
Plus if:
• Experience with Subarc welding (SAW)
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
#LI-DNI
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
