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

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Welder I for the day shift based in Houston, TX. You will operate welding machines, interpret blueprints, and fabricate cable tray products to customer specs. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You should have at least 6 months welding experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to work overtime as needed. The job offers full-time on-site employment with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical Welding Certificate preferred.
• 6+ months welding experience required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret basic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust welding machines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpret drawings and fabricate per blueprints and customer specifications.
• Maintain safety practices and participate in the safety program.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 pounds/handle repetitive tasks.
• Cross-train in different shop areas as needed.

Skills

Tape measure usage

Welding experience

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Welding Certificate

Job description

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

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: WELDE014045

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Houston TX 20014
Houston, TX 77088, USA

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 aWelder 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:

Welder I’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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


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


• All other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• 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.

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

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.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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.

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.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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