Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder (6G MIG & Flux Core) | Houston Area

Location: Multiple shop locations in the Houston area, TX

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay: $28 to $33/hour on 1st shift | $30.80 to $36/hour on 2nd shift (DOE)

Schedule: 70 hours/week, 6 days/week

Shifts: 1st and 2nd shift available

Local candidates only. No per diem.

Must pass a 6G MIG and Flux Core weld test before starting.

About the Opportunity

Kodiak is putting proven construction pros to work, and we’re hiring experienced 6G MIG and Flux Core Pipe Welders for shop work in the Houston area. This project does not run TIG. We’re building a big crew, and the work is steady. It’s 70 hours a week over 6 days, so you’ll get serious hours and a big check. Second shift pays up to $36/hour.

We’ll be straight with you: every welder has to pass a 6G MIG and Flux Core weld test before starting, and pay depends on your experience. The top of the range goes to welders with 10+ years in the trade. If your 6G work is clean and consistent, we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do

Welding

• Weld pipe with MIG and Flux Core in all positions, including 6G
• Run root, hot pass, fill, and cap that meet project specs and quality standards
• Set up and adjust your machine for the material, pipe size, position, and procedure

Blueprint Reading and Prep

• Read and work from blueprints, isometrics, weld symbols, and welding procedures (WPS)
• Check fit-ups before welding to confirm root gap, bevel, and alignment
• Clean and grind between passes to prevent defects

Quality and Teamwork

• Visually inspect your own work and repair defects like porosity, undercut, and lack of fusion
• Work closely with pipefitters and foremen to keep production on schedule
• Follow shop safety procedures, wear the required PPE, and keep your work area clean and organized

What You Need

• Proven 6G pipe welding experience with MIG and Flux Core
• Ability to pass a 6G MIG and Flux Core weld test before starting
• Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, and weld symbols
• Availability to work 70 hours a week over 6 days
• Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift
• Your own basic welding hand tools and required PPE
• Must live in the Houston area (local candidates only)
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, if required

Preferred

• X-ray quality welding experience
• Carbon steel pipe experience
• ASME Section IX certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Pipe spool fabrication shop experience

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
• Weld in awkward positions for long stretches
• Stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift
• Work in a shop environment with Houston heat and humidity
• Work around loud equipment, sparks, welding fumes, and heavy moving loads