Night Shift Welder — Structural FCAW Expert

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

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.