Skilled - Welder

Position Title:

Welder

Wage: $26-$36/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours:

7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday

QPS Employment Group is currently seeking experienced Welders for a direct hire opportunity in Tomball, TX. This role involves cutting, fitting, and welding pipeline products with a high level of precision. Candidates must have strong experience working with valves in the oil and gas industry.

• Read blueprints and take measurements to plan layouts and welding procedures
• Determine appropriate welding equipment and methods based on job requirements
• Set up, align, and fit components according to specifications
• Cut and prepare materials using hand and power tools
• Operate grinders to clean and prep weld surfaces
• Perform welding using manual and semi-automatic equipment
• Inspect welds and finished surfaces for defects (including PT testing)
• Maintain equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation

• Minimum 5+ years of experience welding valves in the oil and gas industry
• Proven experience with welding methods such as GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of different metals and their properties
• Commitment to safety standards and procedures
• Proven track record as a welder in industrial or pipeline environments
• Experience using tools such as saws, calipers, rulers, and squares
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Knowledge of welding safety practices and use of PPE
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• AWS certification or equivalent is preferred

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