Welder/Rig Welder
Job in
Baytown, Harris County, Texas, 77522, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Preferred Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Seeking Welders for Turnaround jobs occuring throughout October and beginning of November.
Per Diem:Dependent Upon Location
Overtime: at minimum 10-30 hours/week
Rig Pay:
Dependent Upon Job Needs
Must be able to pass company required weld test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Weld and fabricate structural and piping components according to project drawings, codes, and specifications.
- Perform welding using SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials.
- Prepare joints, align parts, and inspect fit-up prior to welding.
- Set up and operate welding machines, grinders, and cutting torches.
- Conduct visual inspections and assist with nondestructive testing (NDT) as required.
- Maintain proper weld documentation and ensure welds meet applicable ASME, AWS, or API standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
- Follow all site-specific and company safety policies, including confined space and hot work procedures.
- Collaborate with fitters, pipe fitters, and supervisors to complete installations and repairs efficiently.
Qualifications:
Skills &
Competencies:
- Proficiency in multiple welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW).
- Strong understanding of welding codes, materials, and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
- Experience with structural, pipe, and vessel fabrication.
- Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly.
- Ability to stand, crouch, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights (scaffolding, ladders, platforms).
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain steady hands for precision welding.
- Must be able to wear and operate PPE, including welding hoods, respirators, gloves, face shields, harnesses, and protective clothing.
- Tolerance for heat, sparks, fumes, confined areas, and noisy industrial environments.
- Must be able to pass any required drug/alcohol screening.
- Must be able to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and travel, as project needs demand.
- Industrial construction and maintenance sites such as refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, or fabrication shops.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, elevated work areas, and heavy industrial noise.
- Overtime, shift work, and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules.
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