Structural Welder

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services is seeking a Structural Welder II to join our shop team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on welding and fabrication of structural steel using diverse processes to meet production and safety requirements.

You will set up equipment, perform 3G flux-core welding, and cut/join steel components with torches, while completing required tests and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to four years of experience in structural steel welding and fabrication.
• Verified weld test or demonstrated ability to perform required basics.
• Proficiency with flux-core welding from the 3G position.
• Ability to set up and operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Verbal communication skills and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Set up welding equipment and weld parts using gas and arc processes.
• Fabricate and weld structural steel components.
• Demonstrate proficiency with flux-core welding in 3G.
• Cut, prepare, and join steel components with torches.
• Complete welding tests to meet certification requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the shop.
• Meet production and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural welding

Flux-core welding

3G welding

Equipment setup

Safety awareness

Tools

Cutting torches

Gas welding

Arc welding equipment

Job description

Job Description Job Description

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Structural Welder II to perform structural steel welding and fabrication in a shop environment. This position applies appropriate welding processes to join and fabricate metal components and structures while consistently meeting production and safety requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Set up welding equipment and weld metal parts using gas welding and combinations of arc welding processes.
• Perform structural steel fabrication and welding using appropriate welding processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with flux-core welding in the 3G position.
• Operate cutting torches and carbon arc torches to cut, prepare, and join components of steel structures.
• Successfully complete required employer performance tests or standard welding tests necessary to meet applicable certification requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and properly dispose of waste in accordance with safety and environmental policies.
• Consistently meet or exceed established production and safety requirements for assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements/Skills:

• Minimum two to four years of experience in structural steel welding and fabrication preferred.
• Verified structural weld test and/or demonstrated ability to perform required basic welding skills according to testing requirements.
• Proficiency with flux-core welding from the 3G position.
• Ability to properly set up and operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Verbal communication skills sufficient to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fabrication shop environment and follow established safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 100% of the time in a shop environment.
• Ability to work around typical fabrication-shop hazards, including welding fumes, welding arc flash, high noise levels, skin irritants, and debris generated from welding and grinding operations.
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of the arms and legs.
• Ability to stand approximately 80% of the workday and regularly walk, climb, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and handle materials weighing up to 45 pounds.

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.