Welder - Steel & Aluminum Fabrication

Welder - Steel & Aluminum Fabrication


Company
Openwork
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22–24 an hour
Posted
14 hours ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Experienced Welder – Steel & Aluminum Fabrication | Day Shift

Openwork’s Houston branch is partnering with a respected steel and aluminum manufacturer to add an Experienced Welder to their growing production team. This is a great opportunity for skilled welders who take pride in precision craftsmanship and want to contribute to high-quality fabrication in a professional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform MIG welding on carbon steel and spool gun MIG welding on aluminum.
• Fit, layout, and align materials according to blueprints and fabrication specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication blueprints, and production instructions.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure strength, accuracy, and overall quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following OSHA and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
• Support general fabrication and production operations as needed.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2+ years of professional welding experience required.
• MIG welding experience required; aluminum welding experience preferred.
• Experience with fabrication and fitting, including measuring, aligning, and assembling components accurately.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay:
• $22.00 – $24.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule:
• Day Shift.
• Full-time schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity.

PPE Requirements:
• Safety toe shoes required (steel or composite).
• All other PPE provided by the company.

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Additional company-provided benefits based on eligibility

Employees enjoy working in a professional manufacturing environment where craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork are valued. This role offers the opportunity to apply your welding expertise while contributing to high-quality products and growing with a stable company.

If you are interested and qualified, apply today.
For questions, contact the Openwork Houston Branch at 713-977-8555.

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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
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Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
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