WELDER HELPER

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a dedicated Welder Helper to support daily fabrication, welding, and manufacturing operations. You will prepare metal components, assist certified welders, and help maintain a safe, organized shop environment.

Working hours are 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM in a heavy industrial setting in Texas. Applicants should have basic welding exposure, ability to handle tools, and the stamina to work 8–12 hour shifts in non-climate-controlled conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial fabrication, or construction.
• Operate manual and power tools (grinders, chop saws, pneumatic tools) safely.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings or basic weld symbols for layout dimensions.
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours in a non-climate-controlled shop and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw steel, pipe, and aluminum parts for welding using hand and power tools.
• Assist welders with layout, positioning, and clamping of heavy components.
• Perform basic tack-welding for final structural welding.
• Move and handle heavy workpieces with cranes, hoists, and forklifts.

Skills

Welding basics

Crane & forklift ops

Blueprint interpretation

Tape measure use

Education

High School

Tools

Overhead cranes

Power tools

Industrial forklifts

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Job Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Welder Helper with hands-on experience supporting daily fabrication, welding, and manufacturing operations. Skilled in preparing metal components, operating material handling equipment, maintaining torch and arc welding gear, and ensuring precise fit-ups. Proven track record of adhering strictly to shop safety protocols, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting certified welders to maximize shop productivity and project turnaround times in fast-paced industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw steel, pipe, and aluminum parts for welding by grinding, drilling, scraping, and cutting to exact dimensions using industrial hand and power tools.
• Assist welders in the layout, positioning, alignment, and clamping of heavy industrial components.
• Perform basic tack-welding to secure pieces for final structural welding.
• Safely load, unload, and move heavy workpieces, raw steel, and finished components across the shop floor using overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
• Set up welding machines, change out welding wire spools, replace shielding gas tanks, and maintain oxy-acetylene torch equipment under supervisor guidance.
• Perform visual post-weld inspections, cleaning finished welds by removing slag, spatter, and scale using wire brushes and grinders to ensure components meet strict quality standards.
• Maintain a highly organized, clean, and risk‑free workstation in accordance with plant safety guidelines. Properly store specialized tools and safety gear.
• Continuously wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?including welding shields, respirator masks, ear protection, and steel‑toed boots?and immediately report any shop hazards.

Working hours

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Skills

• Prior exposure to basic MIG, TIG, or Flux‑Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, or completion of/enrollment in a vocational welding program.
• Previous experience or active certifications for operating overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and industrial forklifts.
• Foundational ability to look at mechanical drawings, structural blueprints, or basic weld symbols and identify layout dimensions.

Education

High School

Experience

0-1 years

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a heavy manufacturing, industrial fabrication shop, or construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating manual and power tools, specifically heavy angle grinders, chop saws, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel continuously throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment. Must be able to comfortably lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow strict verbal and written technical instructions, safety protocols, and manufacturing routing steps.
• Comfort using basic arithmetic and standard tape measures to accurately verify material lengths and structural alignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodation & Contact

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay & Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short‑term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)