As a Combo Welder at Polk Mechanical, you’ll apply advanced welding techniques to fabricate, repair, and install a wide range of metal components and systems. Your work will be critical to the success of our commercial and industrial projects across Texas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform manual welding using a variety of processes including gas torch, electric arc, and inert gas-shielded methods
- Weld a wide range of metals and alloys, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel
- Ensure full penetration and fusion of base and filler metals while minimizing distortion and defects
- Weld in all positions — flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead — with precision and consistency
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and lay out work
- Select appropriate welding techniques, electrodes, and materials for each job
- Inspect finished welds for quality, strength, and conformance to specifications
- Perform welds subject to radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and pressure testing
What We’re Looking For:
- Proficiency in gas and arc welding processes, including gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, plasma-arc, and oxy-acetylene
- Experience welding a variety of metals such as steel, chrome, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and more
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong understanding of welding standards, tolerances, and inspection methods
- Skilled in working in tight or hard-to-reach spaces while maintaining weld quality
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan, lay out, and execute complex welding tasks independently
- Minimum 5 years of experience in welding within the mechanical/HVAC or industrial construction industry
Why Polk Mechanical?
- Reputation for Excellence: Trusted across Texas for delivering high-quality mechanical solutions
- People-Centered Culture: We care about our team and invest in their success
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement, training, and leadership development
- Team Environment: Work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry
- Stability & Opportunity: With nearly two decades of success, Polk offers long-term career security
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
- Technician Tool Account
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
Ready to take your welding career to the next level?
Join a company where your skills are respected, your work is valued, and your future is bright. Apply today and become part of Polk Nation — where we DOMINATE, ELEVATE, and WIN together.