Welder II - 1st Shift

Accelevation; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan with company is

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking a Welder II in Houston, MS to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures using MIG/TIG welding. You will interpret blueprints and welding symbols, set up parts, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 6 months+ welding experience, a GED or high school diploma, and strong attention to detail. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to advance as you contribute to complex projects and maintain equipment and work areas.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 6 months+ hands-on welding & fabrication experience.
• Proficient in welding safety and parameters.
• Familiarity with metallurgy and weld symbols desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan work order procedures and gather tools/materials.
• Weld, cut, grind, and finish metal surfaces.
• Monitor welding to avoid warping or damage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspace.
• Perform quality control and required documentation.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG/TIG Welding

Cutting torches

Grinding tools

Job description

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.

Welder II

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

As a welder for Accelevation, you will be 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.

Benefits

• 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.