Welding Lead - Pipe & Pressure Vessel Fabrication

CornerStone Staffing; Rosenberg (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a Welding Lead in Rosenberg, TX to oversee daily welding and fabrication operations for pressure-retaining components. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced welding expertise, pipe fitting, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient production and timely deadlines.

You will maintain Welding Procedure Specifications and develop a skilled welding team that delivers quality workmanship, while enforcing safety and quality standards across the shop.

Formación

• 3–10 years of hands-on welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication experience including pressure-retaining equipment or pressure vessel fabrication.
• 1–3 years of welding lead or supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to interpret blueprints, welding symbols and technical drawings; knowledge of WPS and pressure vessel standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor welders while coordinating daily production schedules, workflow, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux Core (FCAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding, including pipe fitting and fabrication of pressure-retaining components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Inspect welds for quality, verify WPS compliance, and troubleshoot defects.
• Enforce PPE, equipment maintenance, and shop safety while improving productivity.

Conocimientos

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux Core welding

Stick welding

Pipe fitting

Blueprints reading

Welding quality standards

Team leadership

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Salary: USD35 - USD40 per hour

WELDING LEAD

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $35–$40 per hour
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Overtime: Anticipated 5–10 hours per week based on production needs
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

ROLE IMPACT

Lead daily welding and fabrication operations in a manufacturing environment specializing in pressure-retaining components and pressure vessel fabrication. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced welding expertise, pipe fitting, quality control, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient production. Success means meeting production deadlines, maintaining Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and developing a skilled welding team that consistently delivers quality workmanship.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor welders while coordinating daily production schedules, workflow, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Perform advanced MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux Core (FCAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding, including pipe fitting, precision assembly, and fabrication of pressure-retaining components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, verify compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable pressure vessel welding standards, and troubleshoot welding defects or fabrication issues.
• Enforce PPE requirements, equipment maintenance, and shop safety procedures while collaborating with manufacturing leadership to improve productivity, welding processes, and operational efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–10 years of hands-on welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication experience, including pressure-retaining equipment or pressure vessel fabrication; advanced proficiency in MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and Stick welding; and ability to pass a 6GR welding test.
• 1–3 years of welding lead or supervisory experience, including directing production, training welders, troubleshooting fabrication issues, and maintaining shop-floor quality and safety.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings; working knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable pressure vessel welding standards.

REQUIREDSKILLS

• Pre-employment requirements include successful completion of a 6GR welding test.
• Welding certifications, technical welding training, or completion of a welding/fabrication apprenticeship.
• Experience with pressure vessel manufacturing, pressure-retaining fabrication, and applicable welding quality standards.
• Demonstrated success improving welding productivity, reducing rework, and mentoring fabrication teams.