Welder/Fitter for Houston Manufacturer

Headworks International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays off

10-hour days Mon-Thu

Job summary

Headworks International is seeking a certified welder for welding and assembly/fabrication of our water industry products. The role requires MIG and/or TIG welding of steel and stainless parts, precise fabrication to drawings, and accurate time recording on job orders.

You will contribute to a safe, efficient shop environment with a focus on quality and reliability. Candidates should have at least 3+ years of TIG/MIG welding experience, able to read fabrication drawings, and hold or pass AWS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient at MIG and/or TIG welding processes
• 3+ years TIG/MIG welding (including using a turntable) of pipe and structural components
• Has passed at least one AWS D1.6 welding qualification test and understands fabrication drawings
• Able to read drawings, weld notations, and fabricate parts to specification
• Team player with interest in long-term position in a stable industry

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG or TIG welding duties
• Weld steel and stainless steel fabricated parts per Headworks standards and specs
• Record time on job orders accurately
• Perform duties efficiently with minimal rework
• Maintain safety and support coworkers in safe work practices

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AWS D1.6 qualification test

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.