Welder / Fitter

PrideStaff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves performing assembly and welding operations on fabricated metal products, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have experience in TIG and MIG welding, a high school diploma, and a passion for quality craftsmanship. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their welding career while contributing to exciting projects. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of TIG and MIG welding experience preferred.
• High school graduate with welding school or technical courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings for welding tasks.
• Set up and operate various welding and bending machines.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Welding School or Technical Courses

Tools

Welding Equipment

Hydraulic and Electric Drive Bending Machines

Hand Tools

Measuring Tools (Tape Meter, Caliper, Square)

Forklift

Hand Cutting Torch

Overhead Cranes

Job description

Welder / Fitter
Location: Houston, TX 77032
Pay Rate: $22 - $24/hour
Schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM , Monday to Friday

Seeking a determined and professional for carrying out basic tasks to perform assembly
and welding operations of fabricated metal products. This candidate must have the ability and
desire to function as part of a team and to also perform well independently. The candidate must
have good communication skills, a positive attitude, be prepared to multitask, and adapt well to
change.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to welding of parts. Ability to complete routine reports.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concept of basic algebra and geometry.
• Good communication skill.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise individual initiative.
• Set up and operate multiple hydraulic and electric drive bending machines.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machines. Ability to use the following hand or powered hand tools, including but not limited to, drill, file, grinder, hammer, pliers and screwdrivers.
• Use the following measuring tools: tape meter, caliper, square.
• Set up and weld parts using welding equipment following welding procedures.
• Operate the following plant equipment: forklift, hand cutting torch, pendant jib, gantry and overhead cranes (also radio controlled).
• Read and accurately interpret specifications from cut sheets to determine material type and size. Read detailed production orders to determine product specifications including dimensions and tolerances.
• Work with a variety of materials to include, but not limited to, raw pipe of varying sizes, bar stock, flanges, flat bars and sheet metal part template.
• Potentially move for a short period of time to the Italian Headquarter facility for training with each internal department, mastering the overall concept of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school graduate. Welding school or technical courses preferred.
• 1-3 years’ work experience preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience TIG and MIG welding
• Must have valid proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Open availability to travel both within the USA and internationally.

Physical Demands

• While performing this job, the successful candidate will be regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee must occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $22.00 - $24.00 Per Hour