--- title: "Welder Jobs in Plano, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/plano-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Welder market brief · Plano, TX # Welder Jobs in Plano, TX 15 welder openings are live in the Plano, TX area from 11 employers, led by Thompson Pipe Group, Lockheed Martin, and CDI. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Plano%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** : 15 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the Plano market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : 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 [Apprentice](/jobs/welder/locations/plano-tx/apprentice)5 jobs Master1 jobs Level coverage is 40%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 15 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 47% 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 Plano - 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+Plano%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 Plano, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 15 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in Plano Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 15 welder openings across 11 employers establish the current Plano opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Thompson Pipe Group is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 15 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 Plano market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Thompson Pipe Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fthompsonpipegroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FFavicon.jpg%3Ffit%3D180%252C180%26ssl%3D1&sig=YOZhsaU6yMdORW4swhgPFmtVsT5fYsFdQHcr3kO-prY) Thompson Pipe GroupStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/thompson-pipe-group)[![Lockheed Martin logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flockheedmartin.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=wif87bvA7LLhkceGdnGeqRRChtG28vP-W9xGUHVmW0M) Lockheed MartinStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/lockheed-martin)![CDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcdi.com%26sz%3D128) CDIStartups & growing teams1Open roles [CECO EnvironmentalTop of market1Open roles](/company/ceco-environmental)[![Chemtrade logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chemtradelogistics.com%2Ffavicon.ico) ChemtradeEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/chemtrade)[![Core & Main LP logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoreandmain.com%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=uYueuCdUnK83ENk0Aggktanw7xytJiZnDs_6jyJkSUY) Core & Main LPEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/core-and-main-lp) Marmon HoldingsEmployer profile1Open roles [![Maysteel Industries, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maysteel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fe7ebe455-8c5b-4147-954f-73f93bd3523e.png&sig=0eYiHoVyv5dIJjpQvbRMrgDIFbOOfBve9NPBtP9jnBc) Maysteel Industries, LLCTop of market1Open roles](/company/maysteel-industries-llc) Live opportunity sample · 15 of 15 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Tig Welder - Process PipingEntry-levelTDIndustriesPlano, Texas](/job/tig-welder-process-piping-at-tdindustries-b1acbd53-c164-5a1b-b052-c785376c4303)[Maintenance Welder TechnicianSeniorChemtradeCelina, Texas$76,960](/job/maintenance-welder-technician-at-chemtrade-6342a713-4041-53cb-add6-fd6ac3aa9616)[Welder IILive roleThompson Pipe GroupGrand Prairie, TexasPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/welder-ii-at-thompson-pipe-group-9773c97a-ed9b-546d-bc6b-23079626144f)[Welder IEntry-levelCore & Main LPIrving, TexasPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/welder-i-at-core-and-main-lp-4bbc0d58-8763-5dab-823e-0bf7c93ca73b)[Welder III 1st ShiftSeniorThompson Pipe GroupGrand Prairie, TexasPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/welder-iii-1st-shift-at-thompson-pipe-group-119bf677-8332-5d54-be28-7040833e5009)[Associate Fabricator (Break Press Operator) – Weekend ShiftEntry-levelSimpson Strong-TieMcKinney, Texas$39,520Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/associate-fabricator-break-press-operator-weekend-shift-at-simpson-5404685f-b780-5393-a30e-2f48f7ab223a)[Welder IILive roleMaysteel Industries, LLCGarland, TexasPosted Oct 2, 2026](/job/welder-ii-at-maysteel-industries-llc-43c5f63f-2a7b-5222-8124-e4161704643d)[2nd Shift Welder (2+ years of experience)Entry-levelCDIIrving, Texas$41,600Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/2nd-shift-welder-2-years-of-experience-at-cdi-deaa54a8-1650-5133-96e8-6167eaf4ebfd) #### More welder openings in Plano - [Sheet Metal Fabricator and Assembler C (2nd Shift)· Lockheed Martin](/job/sheet-metal-fabricator-and-assembler-c-2nd-shift-at-lockheed-martin-4dbe737b-0935-5cae-a440-9baf30b16268) - [Sheet Metal Fabricator and Assembler C· Lockheed Martin](/job/sheet-metal-fabricator-and-assembler-c-at-lockheed-martin-67bb9406-4c78-5f2b-8d66-4d29585fb7f0) - [Welder III 2nd Shift· Thompson Pipe Group](/job/welder-iii-2nd-shift-at-thompson-pipe-group-73b07792-70ad-526f-b101-4110c0ead102) - [Welder I· Multiquip](/job/welder-i-at-multiquip-06df914b-017c-52a0-a5c3-9c3b529094ea) - [Fitter Welder B· CECO Environmental](/job/fitter-welder-b-at-ceco-environmental-ea66da86-5d52-57f8-a166-191884c90fbc) - [Welder III 1st Shift· Thompson Pipe Group](/job/welder-iii-1st-shift-at-thompson-pipe-group-9cd5149e-de88-5f10-bf20-e1be3b60ad92) - [Welder· Marmon Holdings](/job/welder-at-marmon-holdings-39313283-67c8-53e1-b3ab-48ee14749b35) [Explore all 15 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX) ## Welder jobs in Plano: 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 Plano? Metaintro tracks 15 live welder openings from 11 employers in the Plano, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in Plano? Thompson Pipe Group, Lockheed Martin, CDI, and CECO Environmental have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 11 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 Plano. [Dallas, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/dallas-tx)[Arlington, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/arlington-tx)[Fort Worth, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/fort-worth-tx)[Tyler, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/tyler-tx)[Waco, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/waco-tx)[Killeen, TX](/jobs/welder/locations/killeen-tx) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Plano market. [Machinist](/jobs/machinist/locations/plano-tx)[Maintenance Technician](/jobs/maintenance-technician/locations/plano-tx)[All roles in Plano](/jobs/locations/plano-tx) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Apprentice Welder](/jobs/welder/locations/plano-tx/apprentice) Built for career movement ## Turn the Plano welder market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your welder search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)