Master Welder

Celeros Flow Technology; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Celeros Flow Technology is seeking an experienced Master Welder for the Houston area. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to select welding processes, joining and repairing metal structures, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols in a hazardous environment.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of welding experience, be able to read engineering drawings and welding symbols, and pass weld tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–10 years related welding experience.
• Must pass weld tests.
• Reading blueprints and engineering drawings is essential.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Welds metals using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW.
• Check fit of pipe and structural pieces for proper attachment.
• Weld in 2G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Operate Heli arc welding equipment for x-ray welding work.
• Inspect and repair welds to meet specifications.
• Maintain gas equipment and change gauges as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding processes

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heli arc welding equipment

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Job description

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Work Schedule/Hours: 2:30pm to 12:30am (Second shift)

Pay Range: $31 - $35/hour based on experience (PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OF $1.50/HOUR)

Job Summary

Master Welders interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding devices. Master welders are familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Welding various metals using processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
• Checking the fit of pipe or other structural pieces and to allow for proper attachment and to account for shrinkage.
• Welding in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
• Operates Heli arc welding equipment for x-ray welding work.
• Moves and positions castings for various jobs.
• Changes gas cylinder and uses correct welding gas for different alloys.
• Repairs castings, gouges, and leaks
• Visually checks completed work for adherence to governmental specifications.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press and hand tools.
• Welding using the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Meta Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes, on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping.
• Must have knowledge of the use of both acetylene and electrical welding equipment, welding standards and trade procedures, processes, and techniques.
• Identify and perform major and minor equipment repairs utilizing strong mechanical ability and welding experience.
• Inspect and maintain gas equipment, including changing gauges, repairing hoses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Must successfully pass all weld test.
• Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings to perform efficiently.
• Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
• Formal training in area of specialty.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.
• Requires 5-10 years of related experience.
• Fitting and blueprint reading skills.
• Welding symbols
• Geometry
• Physical properties of metal machining
• Properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting.
• Safety precautions related to occupational hazards.
• Understand Weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Welding and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods.
• Ability to learn applicable codes and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail and communicative skills
• Must have the ability to use hand and power tools and related types of equipment peculiar to the trade.
• Welding certification may be required.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• 5 - 10 years experience

WHAT WE DO

Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear, and renewable energy while supporting existing customers to decarbonize their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the many ways Celeros Flow Technology supports the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – YOU!

Key benefits include:

• Health Insurance (effective on start date)
• Dental/Vision (effective on start date)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule
• Flexible work schedules/Hybrid work schedules (where permitted by job demands)

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the country in which the position is located to be considered.