Master Welder

Job Title: Master Welder
Department: Fabrication
Reports To: Welding Supervisor / Shop Manager
Location: Houston, Texas

Company Overview:

Metalforms is committed to matching the needs of our customers with products and services which provide value and can help them conserve resources, improve environmental quality to increase production, reduce and avoid down time, and assist in the development of new products. This will be accomplished through design, fabrication, testing and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. At Metalforms, we provide our customers with a variety of services that have helped us to become one of the leading providers of heat transfer solutions along the Gulf Coast Region.

Metalforms was recently acquired by the TransTech Group, a leading provider of custom-engineered and fabricated solutions for liquids and gas processing, storage, transfer, and utilization across a broad range of industries including energy, petrochemical, specialty chemical, renewables, biofuels, and a variety of industrial process industries.

Job Summary:

The Master Welder plays a critical role in the fabrication of high-specification equipment, ensuring the highest quality welds across a wide variety of materials and configurations. This role requires deep expertise in all major welding processes and the ability to work across all positions and joint types commonly used in pressure-containing and structural applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex welding tasks on materials including but not limited to P1, P8, P10H, and nickel alloys.
• Execute high-quality welds for root passes, structural joints, back gouging, and clean-up of back gouge roots.
• Fabricate pressure-retaining equipment with full compliance to customer and code requirements.
• Perform tube-to-tube and tube-to-tube sheet joints, including ASME QW-193-type welds.
• Follow and interpret weld procedures (WPS) and detailed engineering drawings to complete jobs accurately.
• Support fabrication of both new builds and repair/modification projects.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and organization in the work area.
• Communicate effectively with quality control and engineering teams to ensure all work is code-compliant and meets customer requirements.

Competencies:

• Must be certified and capable of passing the following:
  • 6G GTAW root with SMAW (stick) fill and cap pipe test
  • 5/8" diameter tube-to-tube weld test
  • QW-193 tube-to-tubesheet test
  • 3G stick test with back weld, back gouge root, and sub-arc coupon
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints, isometrics, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of ASME codes and standards.
• Must have strong attention to detail, ability to self-inspect, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Flexible and able to perform a variety of welding tasks based on project needs.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel fabrication. (Preferred)
• Experience in a job-shop or custom manufacturing setting. (Preferred)
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of welding experience in a heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Benefits Designed to Work for You:

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast - first of the month after 30 days

Time Off
We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

Job Type: Full-time

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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