Welder--Orange, TX

Complete Staffing•Orange, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A Metal Superstore in Orange, Texas, is hiring a Welder to fabricate structural components. The role involves interpreting shop drawings and cut lists; fitting, tack welding, and welding steel components; preparing and cutting steel; checking dimensions and weld quality; and directing a Welder’s Assistant during fit-up and preparation. The Welder also maintains welding equipment and follows hot-work and fire-safety rules. Work is performed in a shop with heat, sparks, noise, and fumes. Some days may involve loading materials or helping at job sites. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. This is a temp-to-hire position, with a 520-hour probationary period. Starting pay depends on experience. Benefits are available after conversion to permanent employment. Applicants must be Texas or Louisiana residents at the time of interview and hire, provide a current and detailed resume, and submit three professional references after the phone interview. A clear drug screen and criminal background check, as well as a valid driver’s license and Social Security card, are required. Applicants must complete a weld test as part of the interview process.

Requirements

At least 2 years of production or structural welding experience in a fabrication shop or field setting.
Proficient in MIG/flux-core welding on carbon steel and able to weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
Able to read shop drawings and measure accurately to 1/16 inch.
Able to regularly lift 50 pounds and work in a hot shop for full shifts.
Reliable transportation and on-time attendance.
Willing to complete a weld test as part of the interview.
Must be a Texas or Louisiana resident at the time of interview and hire.
Must provide a current and detailed resume and three professional references after the phone interview.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check and provide a valid driver’s license and Social Security card.

Nice To Haves

AWS certification, such as D1.1 structural steel.
Experience fabricating metal buildings, carports, or structural frames.
Forklift or overhead crane experience.
Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

Read shop drawings and cut lists to fabricate frames, trusses, columns, and building components.
Fit up, tack, and weld structural beams, tubing, channel, angle, and plate using MIG/flux-core and stick welding.
Check work for square, level, and dimensions before it leaves the station.
Cut and prepare steel with saws, torches, and plasma cutters.
Inspect welds and repair defects before parts move on.
Direct and teach a Welder’s Assistant during fit-up and preparation.
Maintain welding machines, leads, and tools.
Follow hot-work and fire-safety rules.
On some days, load material or help on job sites.