Welders' Assistant -- Orange, TX

Complete Staffing • Orange, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Metal Superstore in Orange, Texas, is hiring a Welders' Assistant. The role supports welders with preparing, cutting, positioning, and finishing metal parts, moving materials, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. Candidates must provide a current, detailed resume and list their current city and state of residence. Applicants must be Texas or Louisiana residents at the time of interview and hire-in, provide three professional references after the phone interview, pass a drug screen and criminal background check, and provide a valid driver's license and Social Security card. The position is temp-to-hire, with a 520-hour probationary period. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch.

Requirements

• Able to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch.
• Able to lift 50 pounds regularly and stand for full shifts in a hot shop.
• Comfortable using grinders, saws, and hand tools safely.
• Reliable transportation and on-time attendance.
• Willing to wear full personal protective equipment, including a welding helmet, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Must be a Texas or Louisiana resident at the time of interview and hire-in.
• Must submit three professional references after completing the phone interview.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must provide a valid driver's license and Social Security card.
• Must submit a current, detailed resume and include current city and state of residence on the application.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in a fabrication shop, construction, or a mechanical trade.
• Welding class or vocational training, such as through a high school, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College–Orange, or a similar program.
• Experience with cutting torches or plasma cutters.
• Basic understanding of shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and cut steel tubing, channel, beams, and plate to length using saws and torches.
• Grind, deburr, and clean parts before and after welding.
• Hold, clamp, and position parts for fit-up and tack welding.
• Move material around the shop by hand and with an overhead crane or forklift.
• Paint, prime, or perform galvanizing touch-ups on finished parts as needed.
• Keep welding areas, tools, and leads organized and safe, and watch for fire hazards.
• Learn to tack and weld under a welder's direction.

Benefits

• Health insurance after becoming permanent.
• Cafeteria plan options after becoming permanent.
• 401(k) with matching after becoming permanent.
• Five days of paid time off in the first year after becoming permanent.
• Potential raises.
• Annual bonus once on payroll.

What This Job Offers

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