Structural Welder

Apache Workforce; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Day and night shift opportunities

Long-term career growth potential

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities to work on high-quality

Job summary

Apache Workforce Solutions is seeking experienced Fabrication Welders for multiple locations in Houston, TX and Conroe, TX. The role involves welding a range of sheet metal parts and metal building components, following shop prints, and performing set up, welding, and final fabrication work.

Night shift may be available with pay differentials. The position requires a minimum of 2 years welding experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, plus proficiency with fabrication equipment and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years welding experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• 2+ years using fabrication and measuring tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauges, angle grinders).
• Experience operating fabrication equipment: shears, brake presses, turret punches, CNC lasers, ironworkers, band saws, welding machines, cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, cranes.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Set up and align parts per shop prints; read blueprints for weld locations/sizes.
• Maintain weld quality by adjusting equipment; inspect parts against drawings.
• Finish grind and surface finishing; repair weld defects as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to QA procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication tools

Measurement tools

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shears

Brake presses

Turret punches

CNC lasers

Ironworkers

Band saws

Welding machines

Cutting torches

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Description

Fabrication Welder

Locations: Houston, TX 77038 & Conroe, TX 77301
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE

2+ Extra for Night Shift

NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE ONLY

Apache Workforce Solutions is seeking experienced and motivated Fabrication Welders to join our growing team. In this role, you will produce a variety of sheet metal parts and metal building components while ensuring all products meet dimensional and quality requirements. You will set up and align parts according to shop prints, perform welding operations, and complete final fabrication assembly while working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Reference shop prints to determine weld locations, sizes, and lengths
• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel
• Create basic fittings and assemblies
• Set up and adjust welding equipment to maintain weld quality
• Remove material using grinding processes
• Read blueprints and inspect parts for dimensional accuracy
• Perform basic layouts, positioning, and alignment
• Inspect parts against engineered drawings
• Perform spray transfer MIG welding
• Examine weld beads for acceptable weld attributes
• Cope, fit, and square parts
• Maintain overall dimensions, squareness, and plumb throughout fabrication
• Finish grind and perform surface finishing as required
• Repair weld defects as needed
• Perform tack welding and stud welding
• Torch cutting and material preparation
• Notify lead personnel or inspectors when products are ready for inspection
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assigned Duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience using fabrication and measuring tools, including:
• • Squares
  • Clamps
  • Fillet gauges
  • Angle grinders
• Experience operating fabrication equipment, including:
• • Shears
  • Brake presses
  • Turret punches
  • CNC lasers
  • Ironworkers
  • Band saws
  • Welding machines
  • Cutting torches
  • Plasma cutters
  • Grinders
  • Overhead cranes
• Knowledge of applicable Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs)
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures accurately
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and use conversion charts
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• Excellent manual dexterity, color vision, and eyesight
• Ability to pass a physical, drug screen, driving record review, and background check
• Alignment with company core values

Preferred Qualifications

• 1G and 3G Welding Certifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift operating experience
• Forklift Certification

Why Join Apache Workforce Solutions?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Long-term career growth potential
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to work on high-quality fabrication projects