Sr. Welder (2nd Shift)

distributionnow; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k) / Retirement savings

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Career growth

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW is seeking a Welder to perform complex and precision welding tasks in a safety‑driven environment in Tomball, TX. You will design, fabricate, join, and repair space age metals and high vacuum/high‑pressure systems using MIG, TIG, oxy‑acetylene, and plasma processes.

The role requires evaluating drawings and work orders to determine sequence and staffing needs, with a focus on quality, adherence to codes, and maintaining equipment. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years welding experience or accredited welder training program.
• Knowledge of welding codes and inspection techniques.
• Ability to fabricate, join and repair metal objects and structures.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and precision welding techniques.
• Welds parts and sub-assemblies to specifications from prints.
• Operates welding equipment and related tools safely.
• Analyzes plans and orders to determine work requirements and sequencing.

Skills

Welding techniques

Fabrication & repair

Precision welding

Heat treating

Non-destructive inspection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oxygen-acetylene

Electric arc

MIG

TIG

Plasma cutting

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

The Welder is responsible for completing production work safely and responsibly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex and precision welding techniques.
• Designs, fabricates, joins and/or repairs space age metals, scientific and research components using oxygen-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.
• Heat treats and thermal sprays equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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 and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG, TIG, controlled atmosphere, and plasma cutting), tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques.
• Skill in heat treating and thermal spraying.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays