Structural Welder/Fitter Combo

Openwork•Houston, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Houston branch of Openwork has partnered with a local manufacturing company to hire a Structural Welder/Fitter Combo for a long-term temp-to-hire opportunity. The role involves fitting, assembling, cutting, preparing, and welding structural components while meeting specified tolerances and quality requirements. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Saturdays as needed. The position is located in Houston, Texas, and pays $22–$28 per hour. The employee will interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols; assemble structural weldments; operate thermal-cutting and joint-preparation equipment; perform FCAW and GMAW welding; inspect dimensions and weld quality; and maintain a clean, safe work area. Openwork describes this as a long-term career opportunity and offers competitive pay, weekly pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of welding experience, including MIG and flux-core welding.
At least 3 years of fitter experience.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of shop safety in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of AWS D1 standards.
Ability to pass a 3G open-root test on 1-inch plate.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and cross-reference engineering drawings, isometric sketches, cut sheets, and weld symbols to determine assembly sequence and required tolerances of ±1/16 inch.
Lay out, align, square, level, and tack weld beams, tubing, channels, angles, and base plates into structural weldments using dogs, wedges, framing squares, jacks, and clamps.
Use oxy-fuel torches, hand plasma cutters, carbon arc gouging rigs, and mag drills to cut, slot, cope, bevel, and prepare weld joints according to WPS.
Perform structural welding primarily with FCAW and GMAW, producing full-penetration or fillet welds with minimal porosity, undercut, or spatter.
Inspect fit-up gaps, bevel angles, root openings, and frame diagonals before final welding.
Grind, dress, and stamp finished weldments for paint or galvanizing preparation.
Keep work bays clean and perform daily inspections of welding leads and torch hoses.
Follow OSHA standards and proper PPE requirements.