ASME/AWS - Welder & Fitter

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Houston area is looking for a skilled Welder & Fitter to join their dynamic team. This role involves repairing and building piping systems with specialized welding equipment, ensuring high-quality standards and safety protocols. You'll have the opportunity to work with various welding methods and equipment while contributing to a company that values its employees and community. With a rich history of service and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Major Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flex Spending Account

Basic Life Policy

Long Term Disability

Generous Holiday Schedule

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a welder, preferably in pipeline welding.
• Experience with various welding equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates welding equipment to fuse metal segments using various methods.
• Repairs pipe and maintains equipment to ensure safety.

Skills

Pipeline Welding

Welding Equipment Operation

Interpreting Schematics

Knowledge of ANSI/API/AWS/ASME Standards

Tools

SAW

MIG

FCAW

SMAW

Job description

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM

North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in the Houston area with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level. Our mission is to create significant value for our customers, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society. North Shore Steel is seeking experienced professionals to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced Welder & Fitter for our company, Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, in east Houston. The Welder/Fitter repairs and builds piping systems using specialized welding equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as SAW, MIG, FCAW, and SMAW.
2. Determines the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
3. Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
4. Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
5. Repairs pipe and other products by welding pieces and filling gaps.
6. Repairs the flaws in pipe found by quality control after production in the Pipe Repair Station.
7. Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
8. Cleans inside the pipe before welding, cuts the area of the weld by using a carbon arc, and prepares the proper equipment for welding.
9. Maintains work area and keeps equipment clean and orderly.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Previous experience as a welder, preferably pipeline welding.
2. Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
3. Current knowledge of the ANSI, API, AWS, and ASME standards.
4. Ability to interpret schematics.
5. Awareness and experience in all welding gear.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to stand or crouch for a long period of time.
2. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits: North Shore provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account. We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long Term Disability at no cost to you. The benefits don’t stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, PTO policy, and a 401k plan.