Welder II, Lead B; Steel

Northwest Pipe Company - Saginaw, 351 Longhorn Road, Saginaw, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

The Welder Lead is responsible for performing quality welds while meeting all quality and safety standards. Under ongoing supervision, welds, cleans cuts and grinds. Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts and works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow.

Safely and efficiently, use welding equipment such as welding machine, grinder and cutting torch.

Cleans, grinds welds and end finish as required.

Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.

Repair welds to required specifications.

Use of tools for cutting and fitting offset.

Perform x-ray quality welds.

Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint and or stamper.

Inspects, cleans and performs basic preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.

Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment.

Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies and promotes a safe culture.

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position

Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.

Complete and maintain all required paperwork.

Takes back-up supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.

Participates in all inventories, safety meetings and ISO audits.

Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas.

Lead Designations (Lead A &

B) – duties include those described for a Mill Operator but include the performance of some supervisory and administrative duties. Additionally, a Mill Operator Lead will dispense work assignments to other department personnel. B-Level Leads are subordinate to A-Levels.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to pass a FCAW – 2G and/or 3G weld test.

Ability to pass a SMAW – 2G, 3G and/or 7018 weld test.

Must be able to maintain a welding certification.

Must be able to operate a welding machine and grinder safely.

FCAW certified

Work hours vary or change based on operational needs.

Must be able to work on Saturdays and overtime as required.

One year certified welding experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

Current / valid certification in FCAW 2G and 3G and SMAW 2G, 3G and 7018…