168 Welder-1St Shift

Job Title

Welder - Hiring Immediately

Job Description

Apply today, work tomorrow, and get paid weekly! Are you looking for a company that is hiring immediately? We're hiring now for Welder in Houston, TX

What we offer

• Weekly pay of $35.00 per hour

• Direct deposit & debit card payment options

• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

• Get weekends off

• Overtime available

• Weekly Pay

Welder Tasks & Duties (What you'll do)

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm M-F Starting Pay Range: $30.00 to $35.00.

We are seeking an experienced welder to join our welding team.

This position requires a skilled individual with a strong background in welding, specifically with expertise in MIG and Stick welding processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of welding experience and possess the ability to produce clean welds that meet both structural and cosmetic standards without the need for grinding or cleanup.

Welder Duties: • Set-up and operate welding equipment to weld parts that meet both structural and cosmetic standards. • Read and interpret welding drawings, production order sheets and other instruction documents. • As necessary, utilize measurement tools to manually layout parts to be welded. • Utilize fixtures and other part holding devices to accurately position parts for repetitive welding operations. • Welding using MIG processes (95% of our welding) • Stick welding as required (5% of our welding) • Capable of training and mentoring less experienced welders • Use of cutting torch rig • Responsible for daily production goals Minimum Qualifications: • 15+ years of welding experience, with expertise in MIG and Stick. • Able to consistently produce clean welds, that pass structural and cosmetic standards, requiring no grinding. • Must know how to set machines for material type and thickness being welded. • Must be able to accurately read a tape measure. • Must have strong proficiency at reading drawings (blueprints). • Capable of lifting at least 75 lbs., and able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Read and understand blueprints prior to starting a project

• Source the materials to be used in the project

• Measure and cut materials to specifications

• Weld materials using the correct materials to join the metals together

• Check finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

Welder Shift Info

• Day Shift, 7am to 3:30pm

• Monday - Friday

Welder Qualifications (Requirements/Skills)

• Welder experience preferred

• GED / High School Diploma

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Able to pass a background check

• Able to work in the US

• Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools

• Proven experience as welder

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)

• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)

• Deftness and attention to detail

• Proficient in English

• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required

• AWS welding certificate

• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) a plus

• Able to pass a background check 

• Able to work in the US

Apply today, Welder - Are you looking for a company that is hiring immediately? near Houston, TX, 77040

About Ascend Staffing

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