Senior Welder (2nd Shift) - Precision TIG/MIG

DistributionNOW; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dent,

Vision, life and disability coverage)

Career growth

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DistributionNOW in Tomball, TX is seeking a Sr. Welder for the 2nd shift to perform complex welding on space age metals, scientific components and high vacuum systems in a safety‑conscious shop environment.

You will read drawings, follow prints, and operate MIG, TIG, oxy-fuel and plasma machines to join, fabricate and repair parts per specifications. The role supports manufacturing teams to meet tight tolerances and production schedules while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.
• Four years of welding experience; or, completion of an accredited four-year welder's training program; or, completion of an accredited two-year welder's training program and two years of welding experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Skill in fabrication, joining and repair of metal objects, fixtures and structures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and welding techniques (Oxy-Acetylene, Arc, MIG, TIG).
• Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques.
• Skill in heat treating and thermal spraying.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and precision welding techniques.
• Designs, fabricates, joins and/or repairs space age metals, scientific and research components using oxy-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Welds parts and sub-assemblies to specifications and/or prints.
• Welds in controlled atmospheres, plasma welds and cuts.
• Welds high vacuum and high pressure systems.
• Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, positioners and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools. May also perform minor operations on metal lathes and milling machines.
• Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements, sequence of welding assignments, and personnel needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Non-destructive testing

Heat treating

MIG/TIG welding

High vacuum welding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Welder training program

2-year welder program + 2 years experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

DistributionNOW in Tomball, TX is seeking a Sr. Welder for the 2nd shift to perform complex welding on space age metals, scientific components and high vacuum systems in a safety‑conscious shop environment.

You will read drawings, follow prints, and operate MIG, TIG, oxy-fuel and plasma machines to join, fabricate and repair parts per specifications. The role supports manufacturing teams to meet tight tolerances and production schedules while upholding quality and safety standards.