Taurus Industrial Group, LLC

Overview

Taurus Industrial Group is a leading technical services company based in Houston, offering a range of services across various industries. The Sheet Metal Welder role involves fabricating, modifying, installing, and repairing sheet metal components in a chemical plant setting, requiring advanced welding skills and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and job specifications.
• Fabricate, weld, install, and repair sheet metal systems, ductwork, hoods, guards, platforms, and equipment components.
• Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, and specialty alloys.
• Cut, bend, roll, and shape sheet metal using fabrication machinery and hand tools.
• Conduct hot-work in accordance with plant permit systems and fire-watch requirements.
• Prepare surfaces and complete welding and fabrication tasks with precision.
• Inspect completed welds and fabrications to ensure compliance with standards and tolerances.
• Adhere to chemical plant safety standards, including lock-out/tag-out and confined-space entry.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure safe handling of materials and tools.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, reliability, and operations personnel.
• Document work performed and report issues promptly.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical certificate preferred.
• 2+ years sheet metal welding and fabrication experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• MIG/TIG proficiency; AWS certification preferred.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and plant schematics.
• Valid site-specific safety training preferred.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment (shears, press brake, rollers, saws, grinders, etc.).
• Knowledge of corrosion-resistant metals and welding procedures suitable for chemical exposure environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work in industrial conditions.

Additional Information

• Location: Beaumont, Texas