Welder Fabricator (2-3 year exp.) SEASONAL $22/hr

Welder Fabricator (2-3 year exp.) SEASONAL $22/hr

Dallas, United States

Company
Recruit XL
Location
Dallas, TX
Salary
22 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
We are seeking a seasonal 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 instructions 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 sedctor. Our proven hiring strategies have placed hundreds of employees with established and trusted companies throughout North America on contract, contract-hire, and direct hire.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United States

Q What is the starting hourly wage for entry-level welders in the US in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the 10th percentile hourly wage for welders at $18.65 as of 2026 projections from May 2023 data adjusted for 3.5% annual growth. Entry-level positions in manufacturing start at $38,800 annually. Experienced welders reach $25.40 median hourly or $52,800 yearly.
Q What work visa do foreign welders need to work in the US in 2026?
USCIS requires H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural welder jobs, with a FY2026 statutory cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental visas approved by Congress. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification via Form ETA-9142B. Permanent options include EB-3 visas requiring DOL PERM labor certification.
Q What education and experience qualify me for welder jobs in the US?
A high school diploma or GED is required, plus completion of a DOL-registered apprenticeship program of at least 2,000 hours over 12-24 months. No prior experience needed for entry-level apprenticeships starting at age 16. Vocational training from community colleges meets eligibility for most positions.
Q What documents do I need to apply for welder jobs or apprenticeships?
Submit a resume, high school diploma or GED, proof of age (18+ for most), and any welding certifications via Apprenticeship.gov or employer portals. For federal jobs, include DD-214 for veterans. Background check consent form is standard for safety-sensitive roles.
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