--- title: "Welder Jobs in Lubbock, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/lubbock-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-17T04:20:12.129Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/lubbock-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/lubbock-tx/data.json"] --- Welder market brief · Lubbock, TX # Welder Jobs in Lubbock, TX 8 welder openings are live in the Lubbock, TX area from 5 employers, led by Shapco Inc, TrueNorth Steel, and Republic. Apprentice roles are the largest group, at 38% of openings. Data updated Oct 18, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Lubbock%2C+TX)[Browse all Welder markets](/jobs/welder) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 8 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the Lubbock market. **Companies hiring** : 5 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Apprentice3 jobs Journeyman2 jobs Lubbock's welder market is led by apprentice openings, with 3 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 8 Hiring employers 5 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 2.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live welder listings in Lubbock - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Lubbock%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare welder opportunities in Lubbock, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 8 live roles tracked in this market. - 5 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 18, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Lubbock%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in Lubbock Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 8 welder openings across 5 employers establish the current Lubbock opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Apprentice leads the derived level mix with 3 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Shapco Inc is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Lubbock market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 5 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Shapco IncEmployer profile3Open roles [![TrueNorth Steel logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-ilehcce.nitrocdn.com%2FxYwPqiOaNxtgQkZkoFaHkmnFqHmlGJKL%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Foptimized%2Frev-49c1ae5%2Ftruenorthsteel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F09%2Fcropped-favicon-2-300x300.png&sig=khq0plbKqyi_0QoURrlGO00jvX4Umq3t0Np2UUx6Tz4) TrueNorth SteelStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/truenorth-steel)[![Republic logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frepublic.com%2Ffavicon-32x32.png&sig=-S-2Sg6uwuech4LOUsrFQlDorrNh9ElxD1d9Horni1o) RepublicTop of market1Open roles](/company/republic)![Taco Family of Companies logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtacocomfort.com%26sz%3D128) Taco Family of CompaniesEmployer profile1Open roles Venom Fabrication LLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 8 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sr Welder B - THFEntry-levelTaco Family of CompaniesLubbock, TexasPosted Oct 14, 2026](/job/sr-welder-b-thf-at-taco-family-of-companies-5cc63018-3c16-50ad-89ea-c297b194e651)[Maintenance Shop WelderEntry-levelRepublicLubbock, TexasPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/maintenance-shop-welder-at-republic-aa2fa000-9d89-5863-99f2-e9cdc8495536)[Welder ILive roleShapco IncLubbock, TexasPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/welder-i-at-shapco-inc-ac61e92e-df37-540c-8fac-09f866a9dc81)[Welder IILive roleShapco IncLubbock, TexasPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/welder-ii-at-shapco-inc-cbd36651-4a97-5f3d-9fe3-e9b71928f101)[Welder IIISeniorShapco IncLubbock, TexasPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/welder-iii-at-shapco-inc-449fa07a-d2aa-52c3-a88a-d51e038e0962)[Tank Welder 2 (Night Shift)Entry-levelTrueNorth SteelLubbock, Texas$55,120Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/tank-welder-2-night-shift-at-truenorth-steel-ca5db13f-0771-5098-9037-427c04198ba4)[WelderEntry-levelVenom Fabrication LLCLubbock, Texas$37,440Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/welder-at-venom-fabrication-llc-f1cbd9cb-f6e3-59c3-a156-cde8874eb9e0)[Structural Welder 2Entry-levelTrueNorth SteelLubbock, Texas$55,120Posted Aug 13, 2026](/job/structural-welder-2-at-truenorth-steel-ebd1da9c-1576-5269-91b0-e6b8e0327c35) [Explore all 8 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Lubbock%2C+TX) ## Welder jobs in Lubbock: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many welder jobs are open in Lubbock? Metaintro tracks 8 live welder openings from 5 employers in the Lubbock, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most welder openings in Lubbock? Apprentice roles lead with 3 openings. Experience level is known for 63% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in Lubbock? Shapco Inc, TrueNorth Steel, Republic, and Taco Family of Companies have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 5 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Welder demand around Lubbock. [Midland, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/midland-tx)[Abilene, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/abilene-tx) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lubbock market. 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