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Welder, Weekend Shift

Powell

The Role

Overview

Weld sheet metal components to engineered specs, perform fitting, grinding, and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

  • team interaction

Tasks

-Internal relationships include regular interaction with: Machine Operators, Welders, Painters, Material Handlers, Leadpersons, Supervisors

Requirements

  • mig weld
  • torch cut
  • welding symbols
  • aws chart
  • 1-2 years
  • english

What You Bring

-Ability to spray transfer MIG weld -Ability to effectively work in team environment -Ability to perform basic layouts (positioning and alignment) -Ability to adjust machine according to department manual(s) -Ability to stud weld -Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements -Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures -Ability to square parts -Ability to tack weld -Ability to perform basic fitting -Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers -Ability to MIG weld mild steel -Ability to execute hot work (any work performed outside of department) -Ability to finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements -Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal -Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility -Basic product knowledge (understanding of how work ties into the larger picture) based on departmental need/requirement -Ability to torch cut -Knowledge of welding symbols -Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools (tape measure squares, clamps, fillet gage, angle finder, etc.) -Ability to cope and fit -Knowledge of flux core, shielded wire -Ability to repair improper welds -Ability to MIG weld stainless steel -Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables -Ability to read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions -Ability to identify types of copper, stainless grades, etc. -Ability to remove material using grinding process -Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart -Successful candidate will typically have 1-2 years of relevant work experience -Ability to fine tune voltage -Ability to arc metal gouge -Capability to examine weld bead for acceptable attributes -Ability to inspect parts against complex engineered drawings

The Company

About Powell

-Evolved into a global manufacturer of switchgear, power control rooms, E‑houses, motor control, bus duct, and power management systems. -Typical projects span industrial plants, utilities, renewable energy sites, data centers, pipelines and mining operations. -Serves a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, petrochemical, pipelines, utilities, mining, commercial, and renewables. -Operates global factories and service centers, offering turnkey, single‑source engineering and project delivery. -Headquartered in Houston, still led by its founding mission but with modern engineered solutions for complex grids.

Sector Specialisms

Oil and Gas Refining

Offshore Oil and Gas Production

Petrochemical

Pipeline

Traction Power

Electric Utilities

Renewables

Data Centers

Mining and Metals

Commercial

Pulp and Paper

Government