Welder II - 1st Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Hire

Conversion Bonus

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an Orbital Welder II for Round Rock, TX. The role uses orbital welding equipment to perform precision welds on stainless steel tubing, with TIG/GTAW processes and purge requirements.

Open to Level I–III welders with a solid foundation and eagerness to develop orbital welding skills. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime on Saturdays as needed; temp-to-hire opportunity in a growing precision manufacturing

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication, or precision manufacturing experience.
• Orbital welding experience preferred; strong TIG/GTAW or precision welding acceptable.
• Experience with stainless steel tubing, fittings, or valves is a plus.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and weld specifications.
• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and detailed components.
• AWS or ASME certifications are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital welding equipment.
• Perform precision welding and tack welding on stainless steel tubing, fittings, valves, and components.
• Complete full-penetration square butt welds on small-diameter tubing, including sizes from approximately 1/4" to 1/2".
• Fit, align, and prepare tubing and components for welding.
• Set up and calibrate welding power supplies using the correct welding programs.
• Work with argon and hydrogen/argon purge processes and controlled internal purge requirements.
• Fabricate parts to tight dimensional and angular tolerances.
• Read and follow blueprints, weld specifications, drawings, and work instructions.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Complete detailed welding primarily at a seated workstation.
• Work in a clean, controlled manufacturing environment, including areas requiring cleanroom PPE.

Skills

Orbital welding

TIG/GTAW

Precision welding

Blueprints/drawings

Job description

Orbital Welder II – 1st Shift

Location: Round Rock, TX
Pay: $23–$25/hr DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Overtime: Saturdays as needed
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

A growing precision manufacturing company in Round Rock, TX is hiring Orbital Welders to join its expanding production team.

We are open to welders at Level I, II, and III. You do not need to be a master welder—we are looking for candidates with a solid welding foundation who are ready to learn, improve, and develop specialized orbital welding skills.

Experience with orbital welding, TIG/GTAW, stainless steel tubing, tack welding, or precision fabrication is highly valued.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate orbital welding equipment

• Perform precision welding and tack welding on stainless steel tubing, fittings, valves, and components

• Complete full-penetration square butt welds on small-diameter tubing, including sizes from approximately 1/4" to 1/2"

• Fit, align, and prepare tubing and components for welding

• Set up and calibrate welding power supplies using the correct welding programs

• Work with argon and hydrogen/argon purge processes and controlled internal purge requirements

• Fabricate parts to tight dimensional and angular tolerances

• Read and follow blueprints, weld specifications, drawings, and work instructions

• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and consistency

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on welding equipment

• Complete detailed welding primarily at a seated workstation

• Work in a clean, controlled manufacturing environment, including areas requiring cleanroom PPE

What We’re Looking For

• Previous welding, fabrication, or precision manufacturing experience

• Experience with orbital welding is preferred, but candidates with strong TIG/GTAW or precision welding experience are encouraged to apply

• Experience welding stainless steel tubing, fittings, or valves is a plus

• Understanding of purging, weld penetration, and weld quality is highly valued

• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, and weld specifications

• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and detailed components

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Comfortable performing detailed welding while seated

• Willing to learn and develop UHP/high-purity orbital welding skills

• Comfortable working in cleanroom areas and wearing required PPE

• Dependable, coachable, and interested in long-term skill development

• AWS or ASME certifications are a plus, but not required

Grow Your Welding Career

This is a great opportunity for a welder who wants to move into orbital welding, high-purity tubing, and precision manufacturing. Candidates with different experience levels are encouraged to apply—strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

Pay, Bonuses & Incentives

• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Pay – Based on Experience (DOE)
• $1,000 Conversion Bonus upon successful conversion to permanent employment
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Excellent opportunity for long-term employment and career growth