Certified Welder

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Welder to join our team. The role focuses on welding and fabricating small parts, including MIG and TIG welding of sub frames, bumpers, fall protection on tanks, and piping.

You will work in a heated shop, follow blueprints, observe safety, and participate in quality checks. The position requires a high school or GED, trade welding training, a welding test, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School, GED- required.
• Trade school or post-secondary welding training or apprenticeship.
• Welding test required.
• 1+ years of welding experience.
• Respirator fit test possible.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and safety is the number one priority while working independently and with others.
• Layout, cut and fit piping from shop sketches in carbon and stainless steel.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding of joints and assemble components.
• Set up welding equipment and read blueprints and sketches.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any deficiencies.

Skills

Welding test

MIG welding

TIG welding

Safety focused

Education

High School or GED

Trade school or post-secondary welding training

Certified Welder

Job description

Clean Harbors in Houston, TX is looking for a Certified Welder to add to our team. This Welder position is primarily responsible for welding and fabricating and production of small parts. Daily tasks include MIG and TIG welding. This includes welding and fabricating sub frames, bumpers, fall protection on tanks, welding pipe and fabricating/welding mount bracket supports.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component; Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Health and safety is the number one priority while working independently and in cooperation with others including shop superintendents, safety personnel and certified welding inspectors
• Utilize measuring tapes, bandsaws, grinders and various hand tools to accurately layout and fit up piping modules in a heated clean shop area
• Layout, cut and fit piping from shop sketches and blueprints in carbon and stainless steel and other alloys
• Perform GMAW and GTAW welding of joints, bolt up valves and other equipment on scaffold and/or aerial lifts using appropriate fall protection (from heights)
• Wear appropriate safety equipment based on a complete analysis of the job site and tasks being performed, including a respirator if required
• Immediately notify shop supervisor or management of any equipment deficiencies or repairs needed and tag out of service if indicated
• Work independently and in cooperation with others including shop superintendents, safety personnel and certified welding inspectors
• Maintain a safe and clean work area while keeping company issued tools and equipment clean and organized
• Ability to safely set up, operate a hydraulic plate shear, and press brake (preferred)
• Set up welding equipment for weld procedures
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High School, GED- required
• Trade school or post-secondary welding training or apprenticeship
• Welding test required
• 1+ years of experience
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Certified Welder
• MIG (prefer TIG, but willing to train)
• Safety Focused
• Punctuality and attendance required
• Respirator fit test possible
• Successful completion Background check, drug screen and physical- required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

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Clean Harbors, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.

PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Identification: 164529

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-08-07

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Temporary

Job Function: Diesel, Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Locations: 2202 Genoa Red Bluff Road

Pay Range: 18.75 - 53.41 Hourly