Welder / Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking a dedicated Welder/Fitter to perform assembly and welding operations on fabricated metal products. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and good communication skills. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, operating various machines, and potentially relocating for training. Join a dynamic team and contribute to quality manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience, including TIG and MIG welding.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings related to welding.
• Operate multiple hydraulic and electric drive bending machines.
• Set up and weld parts following established procedures.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Welding school or technical courses

Tools

Hydraulic machines

Electric drive machines

Drills

Grinders

Forklifts

Cutting torches

Job description

Welder / Fitter

Location: Houston, TX 77032

Pay Rate: $22/hr to $24/hr DOE

Schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and professional individual to perform assembly and welding operations of fabricated metal products. The candidate should be able to work well both independently and as part of a team, possess good communication skills, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings related to welding; complete routine reports.
• Calculate areas, circumferences, and volumes; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Operate multiple hydraulic and electric drive bending machines, as well as manual machines and hand tools such as drills, files, grinders, hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers.
• Use measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, and squares.
• Set up and weld parts following established procedures.
• Operate plant equipment such as forklifts, cutting torches, jib cranes, gantry, and overhead cranes (including radio-controlled).
• Interpret specifications from cut sheets and production orders to determine material types, sizes, and tolerances.
• Work with various materials including raw pipe, bar stock, flanges, flat bars, and sheet metal.
• Potentially relocate temporarily to the Italian Headquarters for training with different departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma; welding school or technical courses preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience, including TIG and MIG welding.
• Valid proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Open to travel within the USA and internationally.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly stand, use hands, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and occasionally climb.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs and push/pull with a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.