Welder/Rig Welder

Preferred Industrial Contractors, Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: Dependent Upon Location

Overtime: 10-30 hours/week

Rig Pay: Dependent Upon Job Needs

Job summary

Preferred Industrial Contractors, Inc. is seeking welders for October turnaround projects across multiple locations in Texas. Candidates must pass a company weld test and are expected to work overtime as demand requires.

Responsibilities include welding and fabricating structural and piping components, reading blueprints and welding symbols, and coordinating with fitters and supervisors to complete installations safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must pass company weld test.
• Welders needed for October turnaround projects.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate structural and piping components per drawings and specs.
• Weld using SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys.
• Prepare joints, align parts, and inspect fit-up prior to welding.
• Set up and operate welding machines, grinders, and cutting torches.
• Conduct visual inspections and assist with NDT as required.
• Maintain weld documentation and ensure compliance with ASME/AWS/API standards.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols; follow safety policies; work with fitters and supervisors.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

Blueprint reading

Welding codes

Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Grinders

Job description

Description

Seeking Welders for Turnaround jobs occuring throughout October and beginning of November.

Per Diem: Dependent Upon Location

Overtime: at minimum 10-30 hours/week

Rig Pay: Dependent Upon Job Needs

Must be able to pass company required weld test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Weld and fabricate structural and piping components according to project drawings, codes, and specifications.


• Perform welding using SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials.


• Prepare joints, align parts, and inspect fit-up prior to welding.


• Set up and operate welding machines, grinders, and cutting torches.


• Conduct visual inspections and assist with nondestructive testing (NDT) as required.


• Maintain proper weld documentation and ensure welds meet applicable ASME, AWS, or API standards.


• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.


• Follow all site-specific and company safety policies, including confined space and hot work procedures.


• Collaborate with fitters, pipefitters, and supervisors to complete installations and repairs efficiently.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW).


• Strong understanding of welding codes, materials, and procedures.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.


• Experience with structural, pipe, and vessel fabrication.


• Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and safety.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly.


• Ability to stand, crouch, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.


• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights (scaffolding, ladders, platforms).


• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain steady hands for precision welding.


• Must be able to wear and operate PPE, including welding hoods, respirators, gloves, face shields, harnesses, and protective clothing.


• Tolerance for heat, sparks, fumes, confined areas, and noisy industrial environments.


• Must be able to pass any required drug/alcohol screening.


• Must be able to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and travel, as project needs demand.

Work Environment:

• Industrial construction and maintenance sites such as refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, or fabrication shops.


• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, elevated work areas, and heavy industrial noise.


• Overtime, shift work, and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules.