Structural Welder

Apache Workforce LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Apache Workforce LLC is seeking experienced Structural Welders in Houston, TX to support heavy industrial fabrication projects for manufacturing partners. You will weld and assemble structural steel components used in large-scale industrial equipment and assemblies.

Minimum 5 years' structural welding or heavy fabrication experience is required. Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols, pass a welding test, and maintain strict safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of structural welding or heavy fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in multiple welding processes as required by assignment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Strong understanding of structural steel and fabrication methods.
• Experience with weld inspection and quality standards.
• Ability to pass a welding test prior to placement.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work in fast-paced industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Welding and assembling structural steel components for industrial systems.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Performing welding using assigned processes to meet quality standards.
• Selecting appropriate wire, filler materials, and welding techniques.
• Setting up and adjusting welding equipment (amps, volts, and machine settings).
• Conducting visual inspections and verifying weld quality.
• Performing grinding, finishing, and material preparation using hand and power tools.
• Completing basic documentation and inspection records as required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized fabrication area.
• Supporting production flow and assisting with additional fabrication tasks.

Skills

Structural welding

Blueprint interpretation

Welding processes

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Heavy fabrication

Job description

Day & Night Shifts Available

Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour DOE (Depending on Experience)

Night Shift Premium

Additional 10% shift differential on top of the offered rate

Overview

Apache Workforce is hiring experienced Structural Welders to support heavy industrial fabrication projects for multiple manufacturing partners. This role focuses on welding and assembling structural steel components used in industrial equipment and large-scale assemblies.

This is a skilled position requiring strong welding ability, blueprint interpretation, and experience working in fabrication environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welding and assembling structural steel components for industrial systems
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Performing welding using assigned processes to meet quality standards
• Selecting appropriate wire, filler materials, and welding techniques
• Setting up and adjusting welding equipment (amps, volts, and machine settings)
• Conducting visual inspections and verifying weld quality
• Performing grinding, finishing, and material preparation using hand and power tools
• Completing basic documentation and inspection records as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized fabrication area
• Supporting production flow and assisting with additional fabrication tasks

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of structural welding or heavy fabrication experience
• Proficiency in multiple welding processes (as required by assignment)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Strong understanding of structural steel and fabrication methods
• Experience with weld inspection and quality standards
• Ability to pass a welding test prior to placement
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to work in fast-paced industrial environments

Work is performed in a heavy industrial fabrication shop environment and may include:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs as needed
• Standing, bending, and repetitive movement throughout shifts
• Exposure to high heat, noise, and non-climate-controlled conditions
• Use of full PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots
• Shift lengths up to 10 hours per day, up to 6 days per week depending on project needs

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
• Weekly pay
• Access to multiple industrial fabrication opportunities
• Career growth opportunities in skilled trades
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Team-oriented and safety-focused work environment

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.00/hr (based on experience, testing results, and assignment)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apache Workforce is an equal opportunity employer and connects qualified candidates with employment opportunities regardless of background.