Welder

Welder

Location: Houston, TX 77044
Pay Rate: $37.00/hour
Client: Technip
Worksite: On-site

Schedule

• Rotational shift: Shift rotates every 3 months
• Second Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week
• Training: Worker will initially work 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday to complete required safety training before transitioning to the assigned shift.

Position Overview

The Welder V is responsible for performing highly complex welding operations while maintaining strict standards for safety, quality, productivity, and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience performing open-root 1/8" TIG welding, automatic MIG, and Sub Arc welding on large-diameter pipe.

This position will involve welding on 22" to 38" diameter pipe with 2" wall thickness. The Welder V may also provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced welders.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment and tools according to highly complex specifications and procedures.
• Perform open-root 1/8" TIG welding, automatic MIG, and Sub Arc welding.
• Weld large-diameter pipe ranging from 22" to 38" in diameter with 2" wall thickness.
• Plan and sequence welding operations to ensure efficient workflow and quality results.
• Monitor and control welding operations throughout the process.
• Make necessary adjustments to welding parameters to maintain quality and specifications.
• Inspect and control finished weld quality according to blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Identify welding issues or potential problems and communicate them to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company safety requirements, procedures, and QHSE standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex welding activities.
• Provide instruction, coaching, and technical guidance to junior welders.
• May supervise or provide direction to a small team of welders.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Planning, R&D, Industrialization, and other manufacturing teams.

Job Scope

• Independently perform highly complex welding operations.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex welding activities.
• May oversee or supervise a small team of welders.
• Ensure welding activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within established quality and production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of relevant welding experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• • Open-root 1/8" TIG welding
  • Automatic MIG welding
  • Sub Arc welding
• Experience welding 22"–38" diameter pipe.
• Experience with 2" wall thickness pipe preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding specifications, and technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently on complex welding assignments.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and welding procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or technical training in welding/manufacturing.
• Experience mentoring or training junior welders.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot welding problems and make appropriate process adjustments.