Structural Welder

Pay: $21-$26/hour
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:00am - 4:30pm (Some Saturdays as needed)

The Houston branch of Openwork has partnered with a local manufacturing company to add a Welder to their growing team. This is a great long-term opportunity for someone with welding experience seeking stability and a long-term career.

• Layout & Fitting: Read and interpret structural blueprints, welding symbols, and shop drawings to lay out, fit up, and tack structural assemblies.

• Welding: Weld structural carbon steel components using MIG (GMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) processes in accordance with AWS D1.1 specifications.

• Cutting & Material Prep: Perform cutting, burning, beveling, and grinding using flame-cutting torches, plasma cutters, carbon arc gougers, and pipe bevelers.

• Equipment & Rigging: Operate shop equipment such as band saws, drills, grinders, jib cranes, and overhead cranes for material positioning and rigging.

• Quality & Measurement: Measure parts accurately to 1/16-inch tolerances and visually inspect fit-up and welds to ensure compliance with standards.

• Shop Support: Follow OSHA and shop safety guidelines, assist with workflow/process improvements, and occasionally act as backup lead or mentor less experienced fabricators.

• 3+ years of Welding experience (Mig & Fluxcore)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of shop safety in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of AWS D1 Standards
• Ability to pass a 3G open root test on 1" plate

For more than 59 years, Openwork has connected talented people with leading employers. We offer competitive pay, weekly pay, opportunities for advancement, and a people-first approach to staffing. We connect driven individuals to long-term careers with reliable companies. Our Houston facility is part of a network of 19 manufacturing sites across 10 states.

Apply today to start your next opportunity with Openwork!

EOE - Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer.