WELDER – MANUFACTURING / FABRICATION

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing in Houston, TX is seeking two experienced Welders for a manufacturing company specializing in engineered filtration and separation solutions. The role focuses on fabrication, assembly, and repair of metal components using TIG and Stick welding to produce high-quality welds in a professional shop environment.

Ideal candidates have a technical welding background, read blueprints, and can communicate in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational welding training required.
• At least 1 year welding experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, measurements, and technical instructions.
• AWS or equivalent welding certification is a plus.
• Must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment around heat, sparks, fumes, noise.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components using welding techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, fit, and prepare metal materials for welding and fabrication.
• Operate welding equipment using TIG, Stick, or other approved welding processes.
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, alignment, strength, and quality.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and the work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE guidelines.
• Perform additional welding and fabrication duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Technical or vocational welding training

Tools

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

Houston, TX 77066

$20–$22/HR – Depending on Experience

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Full-Time | Resume & Interview Required

Bilingual English/Spanish Required

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring 2 experienced Welders to join a Houston-based manufacturing company specializing in engineered filtration and separation solutions for industrial applications. The company manufactures equipment and filtration products used across industries such as oil & gas, water treatment, chemical production, power generation, and other industrial markets.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Welder who enjoys fabrication work and takes pride in producing quality welds in a professional manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components using approved welding techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Measure, cut, fit, and prepare metal materials for welding and fabrication.
• Operate welding equipment using TIG, Stick, or other approved welding processes.
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, alignment, strength, and quality.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and the work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE guidelines.
• Perform additional welding and fabrication duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational welding training required.
• Previous welding, fabrication, or metalworking experience.
• At least 1 year of welding experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, measurements, and technical instructions.
• Knowledge of welding processes, tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• AWS or equivalent welding certification is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around heat, sparks, fumes, noise, and heavy equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We're looking for someone who has formal welding training plus hands-on experience, understands fabrication, can read drawings, consistently produces quality work, and can communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.