Structural Welder - Ironworker

SteelCon Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company parties

Job summary

SteelCon Inc. is hiring a Structural Welder - Ironworker for our Houston, TX team. You will weld, fit, and assemble structural components, reading blueprints and shop drawings to ensure accuracy and safety.

We offer competitive benefits and a path for career growth in a collaborative environment that values excellence and teamwork. Work hours include day or night shifts with overtime possible based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Maintain AWS certification on a 1-inch plate in flat position using GMAW and FCAW processes.
• Operate cutting torch and adjust welder feed rate/temperature.
• Read, interpret shop drawings, lists, and orders.
• Pass skills-based tests: fillet weld, basic welding, and fitting tests.

Responsibilities

• Work with minimal supervision to ensure accurate, safe, and high-quality projects.
• Follow blueprints and verbal/written instructions precisely.
• Operate machinery such as presses, plate rolls, and press brakes.
• Plan and fit metal components within alignment tolerances.
• Align metal parts using jacks, turnbuckles, and other tools.
• Tack weld panels and assemblies as needed.
• Safely roll, bend, and shape plates and beams.
• Perform fitter duties as assigned.

Skills

AWS certification

Welding on 1in plate (flat)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW (Flux-Cored)

Cutting torch operation

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Shop drawing reading

Mathematical calculations

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Tools

Cutting torch

Forklifts

Jib hoists

Overhead cranes

Tape measure

Job description

At SteelCon Inc., we don't just fabricate steel; we build the backbone of America's progress. Our mission is to deliver cutting‑edge structural solutions with unmatched reliability.

We live by our core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and create an environment where employees thrive. Now, we're hiring hard-working, like-minded people to join our Houston, TX team as full-time Structural Welders - Ironworkers!

The pay for this position is: based on experience. We also offer generous benefits, such as:

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company parties

If this sounds like the right position for you, keep reading!

SCHEDULE:

Our Structural Welders - Ironworkers work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday for the day shift, or 5:30 pm to 2:00 am for the Night shift. Some weekends may be required. Overtime is also available.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Required Abilities

• Maintain American Welding Society certification on a 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes
• Adequately operate a cutting torch
• Adjust the welder to ensure proper feed rate and temperature
• Properly operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes
• Learn and use hand signals for crane operation
• Read, understand, and follow cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings
• Perform general math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Read, write, and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions
• Communicate with managers and co-workers
• Set priorities, meet goals, and work under periodic supervision
• Use a tape measure/ruler
• Follow safety policies and take accountability for your work
• Multitask

You must also be able to pass these skills-based tests:

• Fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process
• Basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation/application, and a visual acuity test
• Fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.

WHAT YOUR DAY AS OUR STRUCTURAL WELDER - IRONWORKER IS LIKE:

• Working with minimal supervision to support accurate, safe, compliant, and high-quality projects
• Accurately following blueprints and verbal/written instructions
• Properly operating machinery like presses, plate rolls, and press brakes
• Accurately planning, laying out, and fitting metal components while maintaining alignment tolerances
• Aligning metal parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls
• Marking reference lines, including center, buttock, and frame lines
• Setting, fitting, and erecting assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances
• Installing structural foundations, doors, hatches, brackets, clips, and more
• Tack welding panels and assemblies as needed
• Safely rolling, bending, and shaping plates, beams, and other metal parts
• Performing fitter duties and other responsibilities as assigned

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

When you join SteelCon, you join a company committed to your long‑term success through advancement opportunities, career development, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter. If you're ready to join our driven team and make a meaningful difference as our Structural Welder - Ironworker, fill out our initial application today!