Welder I - Night shift - $22.00/hour plus $1.00 shift differential - 6:00pm-2:00am Monday thru Friday

Location

Houston, TX

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Posted on August 5, 2026

Job Description

Welder I - Night shift - $22.00/hour plus $1.00 shift differential - 6:00pm-2:00am Monday thru Friday

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Welder I to be based out of Houston, TX. Reporting to the Supervisor, the Welder I will be responsible for welding various cable tray products. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

Welder I’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment Perform setup, adjustments and operation of welding machines within the department Ability to use basic fabricating tools (i.e. tape measure) Interpret drawings and fabricate based off blueprints Fabricate per customer requirements adhering to specifications Actively participate in Atkore’s safety program Cross train in different areas of the shop as required Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment All other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

Working Environment:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred) Technical School Welding Certificate (preferred) 6+ months welding experience Ability to work scheduled hours Monday-Friday Ability to read a tape measure Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment Must be willing to work overtime as needed All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sometimes be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the plant environment can be loud. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protectors, hi-visibility uniforms, and metatarsal steel-toed work boots.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

Complete any required training Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role. Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

Who we are:

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $22.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401k Paid Time Off Paid holidays Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits Are Subject To Vesting And Eligibility Requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 60 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 123 different employers. 27 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Atkore currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder I - Night shift - $22.00/hour plus $1.00 shift differential - 6:00pm-2:00am Monday thru Friday figures were last recalculated when this page was built.