Structural Steel Welder – Fabricate Commercial & Industrial Steel Structures at Staley Steel
Job Overview:
- Company: Staley Steel
- Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00+ per hour
- Location: Pilot Point, TX
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial & Industrial Steel Fabrication
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License; AWS D1.1 Weld Certification (must pass test)
The Opportunity
You will execute precision structural welds that ensure the integrity and durability of large-scale commercial and industrial steel builds. This role puts your technical craftsmanship at the heart of our Pilot Point fabrication shop, where quality and safety lead every shift. You will join a stable, growing company with a strong backlog and clear paths to advance into lead welder, inspector, or foreman roles.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Interpret structural shop drawings and weld symbols accurately to execute complex welding procedures efficiently.
- Maintain strict fit-up, preheat, interpass temperature, and heat input controls across all structural joints.
- Operate welding machines, positioners, and overhead cranes safely to manipulate heavy steel assemblies.
- Perform visual weld inspections using filler gauges to verify bead profile and conformance to WPS standards before release.
- Document accurate weld records and project travelers while adhering to OSHA safety, PPE, and hot work protocols.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of structural steel welding experience within a commercial fabrication shop environment.
- Proven ability to read and interpret structural shop drawings and complex weld symbols.
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and the ability to pass an AWS D1.1 certification test.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and stand for extended shifts.
- Valid driver's license and reliable daily transportation.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Active AWS Certified Welder (CW) credential.
- Familiarity with AISC fabrication tolerances and structural steel quality standards.
- Experience supporting projects subject to third-party non-destructive examination (UT, MT, PT) inspections.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay rate of $25.00 to $30.00+ per hour based on experience and certification level.
- Comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match to support your long-term financial future.
- Paid time off structure including vacation days and paid company holidays.
- Professional development support covering weld certifications and continuing technical education.
- Consistent, year-round full-time hours with clear advancement pathways into lead, inspector, or foreman positions.
About Us
Staley Steel is an established structural steel fabricator delivering high-quality commercial and industrial steel solutions from our Pilot Point facility. We foster a safety-first, team-oriented shop culture where skilled craftspeople are valued, supported, and given the tools to build lasting careers.
Staley Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
