Welder I - 2nd shift

Accelevation; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company re

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Accelevation in Houston, MS is seeking a Welder I for the 2nd shift to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures using various welding techniques. You will interpret blueprints, set up parts, and ensure quality while maintaining safety standards.

You’ll work with cutting, grinding, and finishing processes, monitor welding parameters, and coordinate with team members in a fast-paced, on-site environment that values ownership and problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 6 months+ hands-on welding and fabrication experience including cutting, welding/brazing, drilling, marking/engraving.
• Proficiency in welding safety, filler selection, processing parameters, fixturing.
• Familiarity with metallurgy, weld joint analysis, backing gas applications.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan work order details; gather tools and materials as per instructions.
• Fabricate and repair items using cutting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Monitor welding and fitting to prevent overheating, warping, or distortion.
• Prepare and tack weld parts; maintain and clean equipment and work area.
• Notify Team Leader of faulty equipment or materials; perform related duties including Machine Operation.
• Perform quality control and document processes; conduct prep work and grinding.

Skills

Welding experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment handling

Metallurgy knowledge

Job description

Position: Welder I - 2nd shift (Houston, MS)

Location: Houston, MS

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:791

# of Openings:10

Welder I - 2nd shift

Location: Houston, MS

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

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

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies Team Leader when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs 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 general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6months+ 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, weld processing parameters, fixturing.
• Familiarity and experience with metallurgy, weld joint analysis, backing gas applications.
• Strong cognitive and clear communication skills which emphasize attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to lead projects to completion with minimal oversight, while demonstrating significant problem-solving ability.
• Be able to 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

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

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.

Build your future while building what’s next.

As we grow, we're creating new opportunities for people who want to make an impact, solve meaningful challenges and build the future of mission-critical infrastructure. If you're ready to grow your career with us, we'd love to hear from you.