Welder I - Day shift - $22.00/hour - 6:00am-2:00pm Monday thru Friday

Atkore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal, state, or local‑l

Job summary

Atkore is hiring a Welder I for the Houston, TX facility. The role reports to the Supervisor and focuses on welding various cable tray products. Lean manufacturing experience is a plus, and safety is emphasized.

The Welder I will perform welding machine setup, read blueprints, and fabricate to customer specifications while maintaining safety practices and continuous improvement in a high-paced environment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred).
• 6+ months welding experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate welding machines.
• Interpret drawings and fabricate based on blueprints.
• Fabricate per customer specifications.
• Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program.
• Cross train in different areas of the shop as required.
• Ensure all processes use required safety controls and PPE.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Houston TX 20014, Houston, TX 77088, USA


• On-site


• Manufacturing


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: WELDE014317

Description

Welder I - Day shift - $22.00/hour - 6:00am-2:00pm Monday thru Friday

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Welder I to be based out of Houston, TX. Reporting to the Supervisor, the Welder I will be responsible for welding various cable tray products. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment


• Perform setup, adjustments and operation of welding machines within the department


• Ability to use basic fabricating tools (i.e. tape measure)


• Interpret drawings and fabricate based off blueprints


• Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications


• Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program


• Cross train in different areas of the shop as required


• Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE


• All other duties as assigned


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)


• Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred)


• 6+ months welding experience


• Ability to work scheduled hours Monday-Friday


• Ability to read a tape measure


• Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment


• Must be willing to work overtime as needed


• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sometimes be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the plant environment can be loud. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protectors, hi-visibility uniforms, and metatarsal steel-toed work boots.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete any required training


• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.


• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $22.00/hr. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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