Pipe Fitter- Welder

North Shore Steel • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.
At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.
Pipe Fitter / Structural Fitter
Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced structural pipe Fitter to support fit-up and assembly of structural pipe and pressure vessel components in accordance with AWS and ASME code requirements. This role is critical to ensuring proper joint preparation, alignment, and dimensional accuracy prior to welding.
This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, consistency, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a pipe fitter or structural fitter in an industrial environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
• Understanding of fit-up tolerances, joint preparation, and alignment
• Experience working with pipe, plate, or structural steel components
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately (tape, level, square, etc.)
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a production environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pipe fabrication or pressure vessel environments
• Familiarity with AWS or ASME codes
• Prior experience supporting NDE-quality welding operations
• Ability to perform basic tack welding (GMAW, FCAW)
• GMAW and FCAW welding processes

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols
• Measure, cut, and prepare materials to required specifications
• Perform precision fit-up for weld joints, including proper gap, bevel, and alignment
• Use tools such as grinders, torches, levels, and measuring devices
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and alignment prior to welding
• Collaborate with welders and Quality to ensure code-compliant results
• Identify and correct fit-up issues before welding begins
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, working condition
• Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

Benefits

• At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.
• We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed