Welder/Fitter for Houston Manufacturer

Headworks International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a certified welder responsible for MIG and TIG welding and fabrication of products. The position offers a stable working environment, a four-day workweek, and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal long-term career choice for skilled welders.

Benefits

Fridays off

Professional training

Competitive compensation

Challenging career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient at MIG and TIG welding processes.
• 3+ years of welding experience with pipe and structural components.
• Understanding of fabrication drawings and welding qualification tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG or TIG welding duties on steel and stainless steel parts.
• Record time accurately on job orders and maintain efficiency with minimal rework.
• Work safely and promote safe habits among co-workers.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for a certified welder for welding and assembly/fabrication of Headworks products for the water industry.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs MIG or TIG welding duties
• Welds steel and stainless steel fabricated parts consistent with Headworks standards and specifications.
• Records all time on the appropriate job orders at a high degree of accuracy.
• Performs all job duties at a high level of efficiency and with minimal rework.
• Works safely and accident-free along with aiding co-workers to engage in safe work habits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient at MIG and or TIG welding processes.
• Must have 3+ years TIG/MIG welding (including using a turntable) of Pipe and structural components.
• Has passed at least one of HWI’s approved AWS D1.6 welding qualification tests and understands fabrication drawings.
• Able to read drawings, weld notations, and fabricate parts to specification.
• Team player interested in a long-term position in an industry not subject to recessions.

Benefits

Headworks is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Our shop employees have Fridays off. The work days are Monday through Thursday, 10 hours plus lunch break each day.