Structural Welder - Night Shift

Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel is seeking an experienced Structural Welder for the night shift to weld structural steel components using FCAW, following welding specifications and AWS D1.1 standards. The role requires reading shop details and operating cranes safely, with a focus on quality and production goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, current welding certification, and at least 2 years of structural welding experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding certification is required and current.
• Minimum 2 years of structural welding experience.
• Experience with FCAW welding.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Overhead cranes experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop details to determine welding requirements.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment per specifications.
• Perform FCAW welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Inspect welds for quality and accuracy.
• Operate overhead cranes and welding equipment safely.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Meet daily production and quality goals.

Skills

Reading structural drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Structural Welder to join our night shift team. This position involves welding structural steel components using Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), following welding specifications, and meeting ASW D1.1 quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop details to determine specific welding requirements.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment according to specifications.
• Perform FCAW welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy.
• Operate overhead cranes and welding equipment safely.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Meet daily production and quality goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current welding certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of structural welding experience.
• Experience with FCAW welding.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Experience with overhead cranes preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.