Welder I - 2nd shift (Houston, MS)

Accelevation LLC; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Accelevation LLC is looking for a skilled Welder in Houston, MS. Responsibilities include fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal products while ensuring precision and safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 6 months of welding experience and is proficient in welding safety and metallurgy. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including paid time off, a 401(k), and comprehensive health insurance in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months+ of hands‑on experience in welding and fabrication.
• Proficient in welding safety and processing parameters.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and products.
• Monitor welding and fitting processes.
• Perform quality control and document processes.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Metallurgy Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Your Impact

A Welder is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal structures and products using various welding techniques and equipment. This role involves setting up parts for welding, utilizing hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures to ensure precision and quality. The Welder interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to execute work accurately. Key tasks include welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing metal surfaces to meet specifications and safety standards.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Notify Team Leader when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including machine operation.
• Perform quality control and process all required documentation.
• Perform prep work and grinding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months+ of hands‑on experience in welding and fabrication applications: cutting, welding/brazing, drilling, marking/engraving, welding of dissimilar metals a plus.
• Proficient in welding safety, weld filler selection, welding processing parameters, fixturing.
• Familiarity and experience with metallurgy, weld joint analysis, backing gas applications.
• Strong cognitive and clear communication skills emphasizing attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, able to lead projects to completion with minimal oversight, demonstrating significant problem‑solving ability.
• Can work independently and unsupervised while prioritizing tasks.
• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Collaborative, high‑energy workplace.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to talk and hear and frequently sit, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and very loud noise levels requiring hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.