Babbitt Welder

Overview

(Houston, TX):
Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Welder to join an operations team supporting industrial bearing repair and welding activities at a Houston-area facility. This role is responsible for performing advanced welding and babbitting processes on bearing components while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and customer specifications.

• Perform babbitting (lining and relining) of bearings using tin- and lead-based babbitt alloys
• Prepare bearing shells through cleaning, tinning, and application of bonding agents
• Pour, centrifugally cast, or static cast babbitt material into prepared shells
• Machine, bore, and finish babbitted surfaces to precise tolerances using lathes, mills, and other precision equipment
• Inspect bearings for wear, cracks, bonding issues, and other defects
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders
• Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.) to verify specifications
• Perform visual inspection of welds and apply grinding or upgrade techniques as required
• Set up positioners, thermal blankets, induction heaters, and related equipment prior to work
• Track usage of consumables including burrs, torch tips, temperature sticks, and related materials
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment and maintain an organized work area
• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, and rebuild of large industrial bearings
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including material usage and inspection documentation
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures when working with molten metals, torches, and machinery
• Notify Quality and Production leadership of non-conformities and assist with resolution
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, preferably in industrial bearing repair
• Strong knowledge of babbitting, bearing repair, or precision metalwork
• Expert-level experience with manual GTAW welding; automatic welding experience is a plus
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers
• Ability to inspect and record measurements to customer, OEM, and industry standards
• Strong safety-first mindset with commitment to safety excellence
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Basic computer and math proficiency
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, small lifts, and other lifting equipment
• High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary welding education preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, physical, and background check

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, crawl, and balance for extended periods
• Ability to work in a shop environment for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Ability to use hands for assembly and tool operation
• Ability to work around propane/acetylene torches and molten metals
• No allergies or medical restrictions related to handling aluminum, copper, bronze, or steel
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and moving mechanical equipment in a shop environment

* Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status