Structural Welder

Skillforce•Houston, TX

1d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Welder works in a steel fabrication shop on projects in Houston, performing welding and related shop activities. The role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 10 hours per day, from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Overtime depends on the production schedule, and Saturday work may be scheduled in advance. Pay is $25 per hour. Employees receive training on quality checks, environmental, health, and safety requirements, and safe use of shop equipment. The welder must perform visual quality checks as instructed and follow all applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Be a certified welder, unless otherwise specified.
Be qualified to AWS D1.1 standards.
Pass an interview welding test that includes welding vertically upward on test coupons, which are sent to a testing facility.
Understand and speak English.
Have a clean background for the past five years.
Have at least a high school education, GED, or equivalent.
Have a good work history, such as three years in one job.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with a partner.
Be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Be able to work in varied postures, including flat, vertical, and overhead welding, and positions involving reaching, bending, and twisting.
Be able to wear a respirator when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vertical welding.

Responsibilities

Perform welding and related activities, including grinding, painting, and cutting, in a steel fabrication shop.
Perform visual quality checks as instructed.
Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Use shop equipment safely, including grinders, shears, and cranes.