Structural Welder

Job Description Job Description We're SteelCon Inc. , and we're hiring multiple full-time Structural Welders to join our team in Houston, TX! If you're comfortable working independently to complete accurate, safe, and high-quality welds, then you could be the right fit. Keep reading to learn more! HERE'S THE DEAL Pay: You'll earn $20.00 - $24.00/hour , based on experience. Schedule: Our Structural Welders usually work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime is available, and some weekends may be required to meet business needs. Benefits: PTO Health insurance Dental Vision 401(k) Company parties OUR STRUCTURAL WELDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR: Following blueprints to properly plan, lay out, and fit metal components (plate stiffeners, stiffened panels, bulkheads, and frames) while maintaining alignment tolerances Accurately locating and marking reference lines Using tools like jacks and turnbuckles to align parts Setting, fitting, and erecting structural assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances Installing structural foundations and outfit items (doors, hatches, brackets, etc.) Tack welding panels, assemblies, and more Using machinery like ironworkers, presses, and plate rolls to roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape metal parts Accurately following instructions with minimal supervision Performing other duties as assigned LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT US 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. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Our Structural Welder must be able to: 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 Required Abilities: 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 Pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process Pass a basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation/application, and a visual acuity test Pass a fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc. Do you have what it takes? Apply now with our initial application!