Welder - Combo
Company
Murray Resources
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
29–32 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
A leading distributor of pipeline products and services is seeking a skilled Combo Welder to perform high-quality welds on pipeline components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pipe welding, GTAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, and NDE (X-ray) within a shop environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, weld quality, and safety compliance while supporting overall production goals. Candidates with recent multi-process pipe welding experience and full penetration welding expertise are highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
• Base Pay: $29–32/hr
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
Position Details
• Location: Houston, TX 77073
• Type: Temp-to-Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturdays as needed: 6-hour shifts
Responsibilities
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and machine drawings
• Set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse settings
• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Operate GTAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, and related welding equipment
• Examine welds and complete repairs when necessary
• Position, align, and clamp workpieces for welding
• Select appropriate torch tips, filler materials, and fluxes
• Tack assemblies together according to specifications
• Chip, grind, and clean welds to remove slag and spatter
• Degrease and prepare materials prior to welding
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
• Safely move materials and finished products using cranes
• Rig and hoist valves and pipeline components safely
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong pipe welding experience in a shop environment
• Experience with:
• GTAW
• GMAW-S
• FCAW
• SAW (Subarc Welding)
• Experience performing welds subject to NDE/X-ray inspection
• Ability to complete full penetration welds
• AWS and/or CWB certifications preferred
• Recent hands-on multi-process welding experience
Specifically targeting candidates with:
• Strong pipe welding backgrounds
• Recent GTAW and GMAW-S experience
• NDE/X-ray weld inspection experience
• Shop welding experience versus field-only welding
• Full penetration welding experience
• Recent FCAW/SAW experience
Candidates with primarily structural welding backgrounds or limited pipe welding/NDE exposure may not be considered a strong fit for this opportunity.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Candidates selected to move forward in the process are typically contacted within one week of applying.
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Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Compensation & Benefits
• Base Pay: $29–32/hr
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
Position Details
• Location: Houston, TX 77073
• Type: Temp-to-Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturdays as needed: 6-hour shifts
Responsibilities
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and machine drawings
• Set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse settings
• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Operate GTAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, and related welding equipment
• Examine welds and complete repairs when necessary
• Position, align, and clamp workpieces for welding
• Select appropriate torch tips, filler materials, and fluxes
• Tack assemblies together according to specifications
• Chip, grind, and clean welds to remove slag and spatter
• Degrease and prepare materials prior to welding
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
• Safely move materials and finished products using cranes
• Rig and hoist valves and pipeline components safely
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong pipe welding experience in a shop environment
• Experience with:
• GTAW
• GMAW-S
• FCAW
• SAW (Subarc Welding)
• Experience performing welds subject to NDE/X-ray inspection
• Ability to complete full penetration welds
• AWS and/or CWB certifications preferred
• Recent hands-on multi-process welding experience
Specifically targeting candidates with:
• Strong pipe welding backgrounds
• Recent GTAW and GMAW-S experience
• NDE/X-ray weld inspection experience
• Shop welding experience versus field-only welding
• Full penetration welding experience
• Recent FCAW/SAW experience
Candidates with primarily structural welding backgrounds or limited pipe welding/NDE exposure may not be considered a strong fit for this opportunity.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Candidates selected to move forward in the process are typically contacted within one week of applying.
#LI-DNI
Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
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.
