Header Welder – Industrial Fabrication | Nights

Stand-By Personnel, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Header Welder for a night-shift opportunity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves welding headers and fabricated metal components to exact specifications, with blueprints and welding symbols guiding every weld.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in header welding, pressure vessel fabrication, or industrial piping, and demonstrate strong quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Header welding experience (headers, pressure vessels, or industrial piping) preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience with MIG, Flux Core, TIG, or Stick welding is valuable.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Weld industrial headers and fabricated components per specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare materials and joints; clean, grind, position, and fit as needed.
• Operate welding equipment safely and maintain proper techniques.
• Inspect welded joints for defects and quality; correct as needed.

Skills

Header welding

Blueprint reading

Quality workmanship

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Night shift availability

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Measuring tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Header Welder – Industrial Fabrication | Night Shift Pay: $30.00-$34.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Night Shift Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour Total Pay: $32.00-$36.00 per hour (Including Differential) Location: Tulsa, OK Shift: Night Shift | Exact Hours to Be Confirmed Overtime: Saturdays as Needed Job Order #: 155793

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Header Welder for a night-shift industrial manufacturing and fabrication opportunity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position involves welding industrial headers and fabricated metal components according to production specifications, welding procedures, and quality standards. Candidates should have previous hands-on experience with header welding, pressure vessel fabrication, or industrial pipe welding and be comfortable producing high-quality welds in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong welding skills, blueprint-reading experience, and the ability to independently complete welding assignments while maintaining consistent quality and safety standards. This opportunity offers $32.00-$36.00 per hour, including the $2.00 night-shift differential, with Saturday overtime as needed.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Previous header welding, pressure vessel welding, or industrial pipe welding experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial welding processes and fabrication techniques
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds
• Experience reading blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
• Familiarity with welding procedures and quality requirements
• Ability to prepare welding joints and properly position materials
• Experience using grinders, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and meet production expectations
• Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety
• Availability to work night shifts and Saturdays as needed
• Experience with MIG, Flux Core, TIG, or Stick welding is valuable, depending on specific fabrication requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform welding on industrial headers and fabricated metal components according to production specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare materials and weld joints, including cleaning, grinding, positioning, and fitting components as needed.
• Operate welding equipment safely and maintain proper welding techniques throughout production.
• Complete welds according to established procedures and applicable quality standards.
• Inspect finished welds for visible defects, consistency, and overall workmanship.
• Identify welding concerns and perform corrections according to approved procedures.
• Work closely with Fitters and fabrication personnel to maintain efficient production workflow.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following all company safety procedures.
• Perform additional header welding and fabrication responsibilities as assigned.

Header Welding & Industrial Fabrication

Candidates will work with industrial header components used in fabricated piping and equipment assemblies. Responsibilities include preparing welding joints, completing welds according to specifications, and maintaining consistent workmanship. Previous experience welding headers, pressure vessels, or industrial piping is especially valuable. Strong attention to weld preparation, joint fit-up, and quality inspection is essential.

Blueprint Reading & Weld Quality

Candidates should be comfortable interpreting technical drawings, welding symbols, and applicable fabrication specifications. Responsibilities include following welding instructions, verifying component placement, and ensuring completed welds meet established quality requirements. Strong attention to detail and consistent weld quality are essential.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding position in an industrial fabrication environment. Candidates must be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and positioning metal materials as required. Work involves regular exposure to welding equipment, grinders, steel components, sparks, heat, and active fabrication machinery. All required personal protective equipment and company safety procedures must be followed.

Schedule & Overtime

Night Shift: Exact Hours to Be Confirmed Saturday: Overtime as Needed Candidates must be available for the assigned night-shift schedule and willing to work Saturdays based on production requirements. Night-shift employees receive an additional $2.00 per hour, bringing total compensation to $32.00-$36.00 per hour, depending on experience.