Welder

Apache Workforce; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Apache Workforce Solutions in Houston/Conroe seeks a Fabrication Welder to join our manufacturing teams. You will MIG weld carbon and stainless steel, read blueprints, and follow drawings and work instructions to meet tight tolerances.

The role requires 2+ years of fabrication welding, familiarity with measuring tools, and the ability to operate shop equipment safely. We offer day and night shifts and opportunities to contribute to quality weldments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of fabrication welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience reading blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Proficient with measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, clamps, and fillet gauges.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment including press brakes, shears, ironworkers, band saws, welding equipment, cutting torches.
• Ability to accurately measure, calculate, and convert decimals and fractions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
• Assemble, fit, and weld fabricated components to required specifications.
• Set up welding equipment and make adjustments to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Verify weld locations, dimensions, and tolerances using measuring tools.
• Complete layout, fit-up, squaring, and alignment of fabricated assemblies.
• Grind, clean, and finish welded components as required.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Repair weld defects when necessary.
• Operate cutting equipment for material preparation.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other shop equipment when required.
• Notify quality personnel when assemblies are ready for inspection.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork/independent work

Education

1G/3G welding certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Press brakes

Shears

Ironworkers

Band saws

Job description

Fabrication Welder
Locations: Houston, TX 77038 & Conroe, TX 77301
Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour (DOE)
Shifts: Day & Night Available

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Position Overview

Apache Workforce Solutions is hiring skilled Fabrication Welders for multiple manufacturing facilities in the Houston and Conroe areas. We are looking for dependable individuals with fabrication experience who can produce quality weldments while following engineering drawings, production schedules, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is experienced with MIG welding, blueprint reading, and metal fabrication processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Perform MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components.

Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.

Assemble, fit, and weld fabricated components to required specifications.

Set up welding equipment and make adjustments to ensure consistent weld quality.

Verify weld locations, dimensions, and tolerances using measuring tools.

Complete layout, fit-up, squaring, and alignment of fabricated assemblies.

Grind, clean, and finish welded components as required.

Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.

Repair weld defects when necessary.

Perform tack welding, spray transfer MIG welding, and stud welding.

Operate cutting equipment for material preparation, including torches and plasma cutters.

Safely operate overhead cranes and other shop equipment when required.

Notify quality personnel when assemblies are ready for inspection.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Assist with other production duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 2 years of fabrication welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Experience reading blueprints and fabrication drawings.

Proficient with measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, clamps, and fillet gauges.

Familiarity with fabrication equipment including:

Press brakes

Shears

Ironworkers

Band saws

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Working knowledge of fabrication quality standards and inspection procedures.

Ability to accurately measure, calculate, and convert decimals and fractions.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Dependable attendance and ability to work independently or with a team.

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the shift.

Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening, background check, physical examination, and driving record review if required.

Preferred Qualifications

Current 1G and/or 3G welding certifications.