Welder / Fitter - Night Shift

Welder / Fitter - Night Shift


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

Job Description
Welder / Fitter - Night Shift

Location: Houston, TX 77032

Pay Rate: $22/hr to $24/hr DOE

Schedule: 7 PM to 6AM , Monday to Friday

Seeking a determined and professional for carrying out basic tasks to perform assembly and welding operations of fabricated metal products. This candidate must have the ability and desire to function as part of a team and to also perform well independently. The candidate must have good communication skills, a positive attitude, be prepared to multitask, and adapt well to change.

Responsibilities:
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to welding of parts. Ability to complete routine reports.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concept of basic algebra and geometry.
• Good communication skill.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise individual initiative.
• Set up and operate multiple hydraulic and electric drive bending machines.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machines. Ability to use the following hand or powered hand tools, including but not limited to, drill, file, grinder, hammer, pliers and screwdrivers.
• Use the following measuring tools: tape meter, caliper, square.
• Set up and weld parts using welding equipment following welding procedures.
• Operate the following plant equipment: forklift, hand cutting torch, pendant jib, gantry and overhead cranes (also radio controlled).
• Read and accurately interpret specifications from cut sheets to determine material type and size. Read detailed production orders to determine product specifications including dimensions and tolerances.
• Work with a variety of materials to include, but not limited to, raw pipe of varying sizes, bar stock, flanges, flat bars and sheet metal part template.
• Potentially move for a short period of time to the Italian Headquarter facility for training with each internal department, mastering the overall concept of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:
• High school graduate. Welding school or technical courses preferred.
• 1-3 years’ work experience preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience TIG and MIG welding
• Must have valid proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Open availability to travel both within the USA and internationally.

Physical Demands
• While performing this job, the successful candidate will be regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee must occasionally push and/or pull a maximum force of 200 ft-lb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $27.50 as of May 2026. The 10th percentile earns $18.75 per hour while the 90th percentile earns $38.20 per hour in the same period.
Q How many hours per week can welders legally work before overtime applies in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt welders under the FLSA as of 2026. Standard shifts are limited to 8 hours per day in most union contracts covering welders.
Q What education and certification are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that a high school diploma plus a 6-12 month postsecondary welding certificate is the typical entry requirement as of 2026. AWS D1.1 certification is mandatory for 78 percent of structural welding positions.
Q Which documents are needed to apply for welder positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9, state-issued photo ID, and Social Security card to DOL-registered employers as of 2026. Welding certifications and OSHA 10-hour card copies are also required for federal contract jobs.
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