Combo Welder

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks Combo Welders (Level 1–3) for work in the Houston, TX area. The role involves laying out, welding, and assembling structural components such as tanks, vessels, and piping in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Candidates must be certified welders with 1–4 years of experience, pass a weld test, and comply with safety requirements. Final compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of welding experience.
• Must pass a weld test before hire.
• Must be certified as a welder.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and safety policy acceptance.
• Comply with job-site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding.
• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts; may bolt and rivet assemblies.
• Welds pipe and materials by arc, heliarc, gas, mig, and tig processes.
• Repairs, dismantles, straightens, and reassembles parts as needed.
• Uses cutting torch to cut materials and prepare assemblies.

Skills

Welding

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Equipment setup

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking Combo Welders - Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 for work in the Houston, TX area. The Welder position lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe and building and bridge parts. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum 1-4 years of experience in specified skill
• Must be able to pass a weld test before being hired
• Must be certified as a welder
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding; lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together; bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts; may assemble parts by bolting and riveting; may weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc. by process of arc, heliarc, gas, mig, tig, etc.; may weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets or other materials; may repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts; may use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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