Fitters & Welders

Fitters & Welders

Houston, United States

Company
Drillmec Inc
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Drillmec Inc. is now hiring Structural Fitters & Structural Welders for our Fabrication Department.

We are currently doing DIRECT HIRE ONLY.

If you are a recruiter or employment agency, please do not contact me.

Candidates must have 3 years of prior work experience.

Walk Ins Accepted.

Please come Monday - Thursday to 18320 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX 77060 between 8:30am - 2 pm prepared with resume, work boots, safety glasses and work tools to take your test. Be prepared to stay about 1 hour for your test.
• Structural Fitting Tests (if 3 years of experience) - wear long sleeves, steel toe shoes, bring gloves, glasses & hard hat
• Structural Welding Tests (if 3 years of experience) - wear long sleeves, steel toe shoes, gloves, glasses, hard hat & bring welding tools

Flux Core 3G - assesses a welder's skill in
FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
on a
groove weld in the vertical-up position
, typically using thick steel plates with bevels, requiring uphill progression and precise control to prevent sagging or lack of fusion, often under AWS codes.
Success means qualifying for structural welding in vertical joints, a key skill for many construction and fabrication roles, with tests involving root, fill, and cap passes. If visual inspection is passed then plate will be sent for X-Ray Inspection.

We look forward to meeting you and having you join our Drillmec Family.

Please call 281-885-0777 if questions.

HR & IT Coordinator,

Genie Ojemann [email protected]
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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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