Welder Trainee

(WIS) Wellbore Integrity Solutions; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Paid holidays

401(k) employer matching

On-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Wellbore Integrity Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a entry- to mid-level Welder. The role involves following PPE protocols, learning welding techniques from experienced welders, and supporting fabrication and repair tasks.

On-site work requires long hours with on-call availability, ensuring adherence to API standards and quality procedures. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Willingness to learn welding techniques and follow procedures
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work long hours/on-call
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and good communication

Responsibilities

• Follow all HS&E, Quality, and IT policies.
• Wear PPE and maintain safety certifications.
• Learn welding procedures, blueprints, API standards under supervision.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; assist with welding, fabrication, and repair.
• Complete safety assessments before starting work and report hazards.
• Develop welding skills through on-the-job training; prepare for Welder role.
• Produce accurate job documentation and production records.
• Operate welding equipment safely to support shop operations.
• Participate in training and certification programs.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Welding basics

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, and provides customers with a suite of products, applications, and services on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. We employ more than 1,300 people working across six continents in over twenty-five countries.

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, and provides customers with a suite of products, applications, and services on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. We employ more than 1,300 people working across six continents in over twenty-five countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Company and regulatory HS&E, Quality, and IT policies and procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain required safety certifications.
• Learn and follow Company welding procedures, blueprints, API standards, and work instructions under the guidance of experienced welders.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and in safe working condition.
• Assist with routine maintenance of welding equipment as directed.
• Complete required safety assessments (HARC, JSA) before starting work and report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and repair work while developing welding skills through on-the-job training.
• Perform basic inspections and measurements to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Complete job documentation and production records accurately and on time.
• Safely operate welding equipment and tools to support daily shop operations.
• Participate in training and certification programs to develop technical skills.
• Work with supervisors and experienced welders to prepare for advancement to a Welder position.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, welding, or industrial environment is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques and follow established procedures.
• Must be willing to work long hours and be on call 24 hours/day
• Basic knowledge of hand power tools, (i.e. grinders) is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent work ethic, demonstrated by a positive attitude and completing your work on time
• Basic computer skills, MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Power Point
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and nonverbal communication
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Salary & Benefits

WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, we offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop.

We also prioritize rewarding our employees with benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.