Night Shift Welder

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel is seeking a skilled Structural Welder to fabricate and weld metal parts using FCAW, ensuring all welds meet AWS D1.1 standards. The role requires reading detailed welding drawings, passing visual and ultrasonic tests, and maintaining high-quality outputs.

You will operate welding equipment, adjust parameters, and perform careful inspection while adhering to safety protocols. This full-time on-site position integrates with a production team to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current welding certification.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Experience operating an overhead crane.
• Ability to read and interpret welding detail drawings.
• Must pass visual weld test per AWS D1.1.
• Must pass Complete Joint Penetration weld test per AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with welding equipment and tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and willingness to follow them.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop details to determine welding requirements.
• Adjust welding unit amperage and voltage as specified.
• Guide electrode or gun along weld line to form fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using FCAW.
• Visually inspect weld bead size and specifications.
• Identify finished parts with Welder ID.
• Back gouge to ensure CJPen weld passes UT test.
• Weld to pass visual inspection per AWS D1.1.
• Follow safety protocols and report issues.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth production.
• Strive to maximize productivity and meet daily goals.

Skills

Read welding drawings

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Welding procedure knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current welding certification

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.

Job Summary

A structural welder is responsible for welding parts and material using FCAW, applying an acceptable weld to pass visual test accordance with AWS D1.1, and applying an acceptable Complete Joint Penetration weld to pass Ultrasonic test in accordance with AWS D1.1.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop details to determine specific welding requirements.
• Adjust the welding unit to obtain amperage and voltage as specified by Whirlwind Standard.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, and Vertical positions using FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
• Visual examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Identity finished parts using his/her Qualifies Welder’s Identification number.
• Back gouge to sound metal all flanges and connection plates splices to ensure a Complete Joint Penetration Weld to pass the in-house Ultrasonic test.
• Weld to pass a visual inspection test in accordance with AWS D1.1 welding code.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety issues to the supervisor.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and quality control personnel to ensure smooth production and resolve any issues that may arise during the process.
• Strive to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current welding certification.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Experience operating an overhead crane.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret welding detail drawings.
• Must be able to apply an acceptable weld to pass visual test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Must be able to apply an acceptable Complete Joint Penetration weld to pass Ultrasonic test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Familiarity with welding equipment and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and willingness to follow them rigorously.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment that may be noisy, and/or require PPE.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.