23 Welder jobs in Odessa, TX
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- Welder Helper
Smith Industries, LLC4.1 ★Midland, TX$18.00 - $24.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply29d - 30d+
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- Trailer Mechanic/WelderJ&B TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT INC.Odessa, TX$26.00 - $30.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply1d
- Welder - Equipment Yard
Thomas Oilfield Services, LLC4 ★Midland, TX$44K - $62K (Glassdoor est.)Easy Apply29d - 30d+
- Welder/Fabricator must be willing to travel to our specific location
Alpha Welding and Boat Repair Inc.5 ★United States$27.00 - $35.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply24h
Job Outlook for Welder
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchDemand for welders is expected to grow similarly to other professions. As a skilled trade, welding only requires a high school diploma in addition to technical training. This training can be provided through postsecondary certification programs or on-the-job training. Pay is relatively high and is often supplemented with frequent overtime.
Frequently asked questions
Are you ready to advance your career as a welder? Use Glassdoor to discover open welder positions all around the country from entry-level welder roles to traveling welding contract jobs. Industry leaders and subcontractor companies are in need of talented welders at all skill levels.
If you're in the process of obtaining your license or certification to work in certain states, take a look at welder apprentice positions to jump-start your career. From there you can explore a specialty welder job or continue working towards a master welder role. Not sure if welding is right for you? Test the waters with part time welder openings.
Finding the perfect welder job posting means applying and interviewing for the role. Be ready for anything with hundreds of the most common welder interview questions and their explanations.
Trade careers often command a high pay rate and benefit coverage to create a competitive salary package. With so many specialties out there, you should take the time to research a fair salary that matches your experience level and any specialties you possess. These three steps can help you refine your search and find proper compensation:
- Search for salaries of local welders as well as those in other states to compare the rates. Different regions will have their own salary range depending on cost of living in the area and demand for the role.
- Consider your level of experience when viewing salaries. If your status is between an entry level welder and an established one, make sure your skills are taken into account when negotiating salary for an entry position.
- Share the types of welding you're familiar with along with any additional schooling or certifications. The four main types of welding employers are looking for are MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored.
Your base salary is only part of your compensation when taking on a welder job. Additional benefits you may find in the welding industry include:
- Hazard pay bonuses for working in dangerous conditions such as underwater or on oil rigs
- Per diem compensation to cover the cost of food and lodging when traveling for work
- Alternative schedules, such as 2 weeks on, then 2 weeks off for more flexibility
Since welding is a critical skill to maintain energy infrastructure and industrial plants, many welding companies provide additional benefits to attract top talent.
