Girth-Seam SAW Welder (12-Hour Shift)

North Shore Steel; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Voluntary Life

401(k) with company contributions

Holiday schedule

PTO

Job summary

North Shore Steel in Houston, TX is seeking a Sub Arc Girth Seam Welder to operate SAW systems and complete full-circumference welds on pipe and cylindrical products. This day shift runs 5:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with emphasis on precision, rotation-based welding, and maintaining consistent weld profiles per code.

You will read Welding Procedure Specifications, blueprints, and weld symbols, perform tie-ins and defect repair, and support QA with trend monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) in pipe or cylindrical applications.
• Strong understanding of girth seam welding and rotational welding processes.
• Ability to manage heat input and consistency across a full circumference.
• Experience with tie-ins, starts/stops, and defect minimization.
• Working knowledge of API, AWS, and ASME standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics.
• Experience identifying weld defects.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable and able to perform in a 12-hour shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for girth seam welding.
• Perform full-circumference welds on rotating pipe or cylindrical components.
• Set and adjust welding parameters to maintain proper penetration and bead profile per code requirements.
• Execute clean starts, stops, and tie-ins with minimal defects.
• Monitor weld performance throughout rotation and adjust as needed.
• Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Perform carbon arc gouging and grinding to remove defects when required.
• Prepare weld surfaces, including cleaning and fit-up verification.
• Maintain welding equipment in safe, working conditions.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards.

Skills

SAW welding

Girth seam welding

Rotation welding

Blueprint reading

Welding parameters

QA awareness

Safety mindset

Tools

Welding equipment

WPS interpretation

Job description

North Shore Steel in Houston, TX is seeking a Sub Arc Girth Seam Welder to operate SAW systems and complete full-circumference welds on pipe and cylindrical products. This day shift runs 5:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with emphasis on precision, rotation-based welding, and maintaining consistent weld profiles per code.

You will read Welding Procedure Specifications, blueprints, and weld symbols, perform tie-ins and defect repair, and support QA with trend monitoring.