Welder - Entry Level
Company
Snelling
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
18 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
• **Urgently hiring*** We are looking for several entry level welders to join our clients team. They are a Houston based steel manufacturer. This company offers a rewarding career with growth opportunities.
Pay: $18/hr + OT (as needed)
Shift: 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm
Location: Houston, TX 77015
Candidates MUST have experience with the following:
• Welding Certification
• Using and maintaining specialized machines and tools
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Assembling components so they are ready for final welding
• Coordinating with the labor crew for efficient installations
• Performing MIG and other types of welding methods depending on the project
• Finding and fixing faults in pipework
• Operating cutting torch and grinder
• Operating overhead crane
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18/hr + OT (as needed)
Shift: 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm
Location: Houston, TX 77015
Candidates MUST have experience with the following:
• Welding Certification
• Using and maintaining specialized machines and tools
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Assembling components so they are ready for final welding
• Coordinating with the labor crew for efficient installations
• Performing MIG and other types of welding methods depending on the project
• Finding and fixing faults in pipework
• Operating cutting torch and grinder
• Operating overhead crane
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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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.
