Certified Structural Welder in Houston

Job Description About Our Company At SteelCon Inc., we don't just fabricate steel - we build the backbone of America's progress. Our mission is to deliver cutting‑edge structural solutions with unmatched reliability. We live by our core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and create an environment where employees thrive. If you're an experienced welding professional looking for a great new opportunity to grow within the trade, keep reading! What you'll do as our Certified Structural Welder Work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday with overtime available and some weekends as needed Plan, lay out, and fit metal components while maintaining alignment tolerances Set, fit, and erect structural assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances Locate and mark reference lines (center, buttock, and frame lines) Properly align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls Install structural foundations and items like doors, hatches, brackets, and clips Tack weld panels, bulkhead, assemblies, and more Safely roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape metal parts using machinery like ironworkers, presses, plate rolls, and press brakes Accurately follow blueprints and instructions with minimal supervision Comply with all safety procedures, quality expectations, and company policies What we're offering Experience-based pay of $20.00 - $24.00/hour PTO Health insurance Dental Vision 401(k) Company parties When you join SteelCon, you join a company committed to your long‑term success through advancement opportunities, career development, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter. What we're looking for If you're interested in becoming our Certified Structural Welder, you'll need to be able to: Maintain American Welding Society certification on a 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux‑cored arc welding processes Adequately operate a cutting torch Adjust the welder to ensure proper feed rate and temperature Properly operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes Learn and use hand signals for crane operation Read, understand, and follow cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings Perform general math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.) Read, write, and follow semi‑complicated verbal and written instructions Communicate with managers and co‑workers Set priorities, meet goals, and work under periodic supervision Use a tape measure/ruler Follow safety policies and take accountability for your work Multitask You will need to pass various welding tests, including: The fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process A basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation, and a visual acuity test A fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc. Meet the qualifications listed above? Then hit apply and take the first step towards becoming our Certified Structural Welder! #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR