Spherion

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Journeyman Welder to join a dynamic fabrication and construction team here in Longview. In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality welding and fabrication tasks across various projects, ensuring all work meets safety standards, engineering specifications, and industry codes. Your expertise will contribute to building durable structures, piping systems, ductwork, and custom metal components that meet client expectations.

Responsibilities: Fabrication & Welding: Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and welding symbols to lay out, fit, and weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Process Expertise: Perform high-quality MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Machinery Operation: Operate shop equipment such as torches, plasma cutters, saws, drill presses, and overhead cranes. Precision Fitting: Assemble parts, tack-weld components, and align pieces using precision measuring instruments (calipers, squares, levels). Quality Inspection: Visually inspect welds and fabricated parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment, maintain a clean workspace (5S), and strictly adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills: Experience: Generally requires a minimum of 5+ years of professional welding experience, often in a manufacturing or repair shop setting. Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational training. Certification: AWS (American Welding Society) certifications or equivalent certification for specific welding processes may be required. Skills:Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, mathematical calculations, and welding techniques. Physical: Ability to stand for long hours, lift up to 50-60 lbs. and work in confined spaces or at heights. Must have own Hood and Gloves Weld Test to be given: Need to take Gloves and Hood - Test will be: Vertical and Overhead Flux Core

Education: Trade

Experience: 4-7 years

Qualifications: Experience: Generally requires a minimum of 5+ years of professional welding experience, often in a manufacturing or repair shop setting. Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational training. Certification: AWS (American Welding Society) certifications or equivalent certification for specific welding processes may be required. Skills: Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, mathematical calculations, and welding techniques. Physical: Ability to stand for long hours, lift up to 50-60 lbs. and work in confined spaces or at heights. Must have own Hood and Gloves

Weld Test to be given: Need to take Gloves and Hood - Test will be: Vertical and Overhead Flux Core

Please give us a call or email a resume to yulandaperkins@spherion.com or kimberlymartinez@spherion.com

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Fabrication & Welding: Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and welding symbols to lay out, fit, and weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.Process Expertise: Perform high-quality MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on various materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.Machinery Operation: Operate shop equipment such as torches, plasma cutters, saws, drill presses, and overhead cranes.Precision Fitting: Assemble parts, tack-weld components, and align pieces using precision measuring instruments (calipers, squares, levels).Quality Inspection: Visually inspect welds and fabricated parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment, maintain a clean workspace (5S), and strictly adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

experience

4-7 years

skills

Experience: Generally requires a minimum of 5+ years of professional welding experience, often in a manufacturing or repair shop setting.Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational training.Certification: AWS (American Welding Society) certifications or equivalent certification for specific welding processes may be required.Skills:Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, mathematical calculations, and welding techniques.Physical: Ability to stand for long hours, lift up to 50-60 lbs. and work in confined spaces or at heights.Must have own Hood and GlovesWeld Test to be given: Need to take Gloves and Hood - Test will be: Vertical and Overhead Flux Core

qualifications

Experience: Generally requires a minimum of 5+ years of professional welding experience, often in a manufacturing or repair shop setting.Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a formal apprenticeship or vocational training.Certification: AWS (American Welding Society) certifications or equivalent certification for specific welding processes may be required.Skills: Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, mathematical calculations, and welding techniques.Physical: Ability to stand for long hours, lift up to 50-60 lbs. and work in confined spaces or at heights.Must have own Hood and GlovesWeld Test to be given: Need to take Gloves and Hood - Test will be: Vertical and Overhead Flux Core

education

Trade