Welder

Location: Houston, TX, US; Beaumont, TX, US What Is the Opportunity? We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team in Houston, Texas . This position involves performing a wide variety of welding and cutting operations in accordance with blueprints, layouts, and welding procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of welding techniques, safety standards, and equipment operation in industrial or fabrication environments. What You’ll Do Here Set up and operate arc welding machines to join metal components per specifications Weld flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts in various positions: flat, vertical, horizontal, or overhead Visually inspect welds for quality and conformance to standards Prepare metal surfaces for welding using grinders, brushes, or chemical baths Perform interpass grinding and penetrant testing Preheat workpieces using a hand torch or heating furnace Remove slag, flux, and spatter from welds Lay out, fit, and tack-weld components using jigs, clamps, and fixtures Use manual, submerged arc, and gas‑shielded arc welding techniques Operate oxy‑fuel and arc‑cutting equipment for cutting, trimming, or beveling metal Set up equipment and select torch tips, filler wire, electrodes, and gas mixtures Follow diagrams and layouts to determine welding and cutting paths Ensure safety compliance by using all required PPE including respirators when necessary Work in confined spaces, at heights exceeding 50 feet, and in varied outdoor weather conditions Move and position compressed gas cylinders, welding cables, and leads as needed Tools and Equipment Used Welding hoods, gloves, goggles, grinders Oxygen‑acetylene torches, arc welders, and air‑supplied or purifying respirators This is not for a current project. We are taking applications for consideration on future roles. Equal Employment Opportunity Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr