Welder A

National Tank & Equipment; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Tank & Equipment in Pasadena, TX seeks a Welder A to fabricate, repair, and finish metal components for fleet support. You will interpret engineering drawings, prepare materials, perform welding, and verify quality to meet safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, executing welds, and maintaining documentation while adhering to safety practices in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous welding or metal fabrication experience required.
• Formal welding training, technical school coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• AWS welding certification preferred or required based on assigned work and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of welding methods, metal fabrication practices, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, measurements, and specifications.
• Proficiency with welding and fabrication tools, including shears, rollers, flame cutters, drill presses, brakes, and grinders.
• Ability to use measuring tools and apply practical shop mathematics accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication skills, and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull; and safely lift, carry, position, and manipulate materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, fit, and assemble metal components according to design requirements.
• Perform welding, fabrication, repair, grinding, and finishing work on fleet-related metal components and structures.
• Build base templates or custom fixtures when needed to complete assigned work.
• Set up and safely operate welding and metal fabrication equipment, including rollers, drill presses, flame cutters, brakes, shears, and grinders.
• Confirm materials, measurements, and design specifications before beginning fabrication or cutting work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Inspect completed work for proper fit, dimensions, weld quality, and overall workmanship.
• Identify quality issues and make necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Complete required job reports, production records, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow company policies, established work practices, and all applicable safety requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety compliance

Detail-oriented

Independent & team worker

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding training or technical coursework

AWS welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Rollers

Drill presses

Flame cutters

Brakes

Shears

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Mission

As our Welder A, your mission is to fabricate, repair, and finish high-quality metal components that support NTE fleet and operational needs. You will interpret engineering drawings, prepare materials and equipment, complete welding and fabrication work, and verify that finished products meet quality and safety expectations.

What You Will Do

Welding & Fabrication

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, fit, and assemble metal components according to design requirements.
• Perform welding, fabrication, repair, grinding, and finishing work on fleet-related metal components and structures.
• Build base templates or custom fixtures when needed to complete assigned work.

Equipment Setup & Operation

• Set up and safely operate welding and metal fabrication equipment, including rollers, drill presses, flame cutters, brakes, shears, and grinders.
• Confirm materials, measurements, and design specifications before beginning fabrication or cutting work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

Quality & Documentation

• Inspect completed work for proper fit, dimensions, weld quality, and overall workmanship.
• Identify quality issues and make necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Complete required job reports, production records, and other documentation accurately and on time.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow company policies, established work practices, and all applicable safety requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To Succeed, You Will Need

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous welding or metal fabrication experience required.
• Formal welding training, technical school coursework, or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.
• AWS welding certification preferred or required based on assigned work and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of welding methods, metal fabrication practices, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, measurements, and specifications.
• Proficiency with welding and fabrication tools, including shears, rollers, flame cutters, drill presses, brakes, and grinders.
• Ability to use measuring tools and apply practical shop mathematics accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication skills, and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced shop environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull; and safely lift, carry, position, and manipulate materials, tools, and components consistent with assigned work and approved lifting practices.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a welding helmet, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, protective footwear, and flame-resistant clothing.