Job Description

Description:

The Manufacturing Welder is responsible for weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products according to drawings, specifications and other forms of instruction.

* Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions.

* Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts.

* Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials.

* Examine work for defects.

* Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.

* Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.

Budget and Compensation
• Pay Rate: $23.00 - 28.00 per hour, depending on experience and certification.
• Overtime: Anticipated, especially Fridays and possibly weekends.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform weld preparation, welding, and finishing operations per drawings/specs.
• Weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Clamp, tack-weld, grind, and heat-bend components.
• Detect equipment/material faults and examine work for defects.
• Operate hand and power tools common to welding.
• Apply continuous improvement principles from the Manufacturing System.
• Work on Sand Screen and Alternate Path Systems for Oil and Gas customers per API 19SS.

Experience and Skills
• Minimum Experience: 1–2 years of welding experience required.
• Preferred: 2–3 years.
• Certifications: Not required, but preferred.
• Top 3 Technical Skills:
1. Knowledge of weld process
2. Use of computers
3. Ability to read drawings and layout parts
• Welding Techniques/Materials: MIG & TIG; 304 to 316, 316 to 825, 316 to 316, 304 to 825, 825 to 825
• Certifications: Not required, but preferred
• Industry Standards: ASME IX

Hiring Timeline
• Target Start Date: ASAP

Length of Assignment
• Duration: 12 months.

Work Environment
• Location: Indoor shop in Houston, TX.
• PPE Required: Yes—hard hat, safety glasses, jumpsuit, and boots.
• PPE Provided: Yes, but steel-toe boots preferred if available.

Team Structure
• Long-tenured team (some with 30–40 years of service).
• Welcoming, collaborative environment.
• Values team players who are always willing to learn, self-starters, and who can also work independently.

Training
• NEST training required before starting on the floor.
• Conducted locally in Houston.

Shift/Hours
• Mon-Thurs (4am to 3pm). OT and Fridays/Weekends as needed.
• Overtime: Likely includes Fridays and possibly weekends.

Physical Demands
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing and sitting for extended periods
• Handling parts and performing repetitive process steps

Interview Process
• Initial phone screen
• In-person interview for selected candidates
• Welding test (if possible): Setup machine to WPS and weld 316 to 316

Tools and Machinery
• MIG / TIG
• Grinder
• Chop saw
• Hammer & chisel
• Overhead crane
• Drill machine
• Deburr machine

Education/Certification Requirements
• Minimum: High school diploma, if they have enough work experience.
• Preferred: Welding certification.

Number of Open Positions
• Total: 2

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,

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