• Houston, TX
  • $26 Per Hour
Today

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
We are hiring an experienced Welder II to support a custom fabrication shop with a strong safety culture and small, accountable team.

This is not an entry-level role. We need someone who can step in immediately, read prints, handle fit-up, and produce quality welds with minimal supervision.


What You’ll Do

  • Perform MIG/TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings independently
  • Complete fit-up, layout, and fabrication of custom parts and assemblies
  • Maintain high weld quality with minimal rework
  • Identify and resolve fit-up and fabrication issues on the floor
  • Support production flow and meet deadlines
  • Follow and uphold all shop safety standards and PPE requirements


What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ yearswelding/fabrication experience (job shop or custom work preferred)
  • Strong blueprint reading and layout capability
  • Proficient in MIG welding (TIG experience preferred)
  • Ability to work independently without constant direction
  • Consistent quality, attention to detail, and reliability
  • Team-oriented with a strong work ethic


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry 50–80 lbs regularly
  • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing throughout the shift
  • Ability to work in a shop environment (heat, noise, welding fumes with proper PPE)
  • Manual dexterity to operate welding and fabrication equipment safely


Preferred

  • Experience with complex/custom builds (non-production)
  • Ability to help guide or support less experienced welders
  • Familiarity with organized, efficient shop practices (5S/6S mindset)


Pay & Benefits

  • Starting at $26/hr (DOE – higher for strong candidates)
  • Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility
  • 1 week paid vacation 1st year and 2 weeks paid vacation after.


Work Environment

  • Small team, hands-on shop
  • Safety-first culture
  • High-mix custom fabrication (variety of work, not repetitive production)

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 80 Poundsunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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