Job Description

Overview

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, promoting a place where we can all be ourselves.

Responsibilities

  • Perform FCAW welding as the primary process and support MIG and SAW processes as required.
  • Produce quality welds that meet drawing, procedure, and inspection requirements on the first pass with minimal repair or rework.
  • Weld heavy and light structural steel assemblies in accordance with drawings, weld procedures, and quality requirements.
  • Interpret weld symbols, fabrication drawings, specifications, and welding procedures.
  • Perform groove welds, fillet welds, complete joint penetration welds, and structural weld repairs.
  • Control weld distortion using proper sequencing, heat input management, fixturing, and welding techniques.
  • Verify preheat and interpass temperatures when required.
  • Perform visual inspection of completed welds and prepare work for NDT inspection.
  • Operate welding equipment and adjust parameters to achieve acceptable weld quality.
  • Perform gouging, grinding, weld cleanup, and repair activities as necessary.
  • Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment safely.
  • Assist with troubleshooting weld quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Support training and development of less experienced welders.
  • Maintain welding equipment and perform routine maintenance inspections.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Follow all Konecranes safety directives and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Formal welding training preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years of welding experience in a fabrication environment.
  • Ability to pass required AWS and CWB welding qualification tests.
  • Ability to pass 3G and 4G welding qualification tests.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve high first-pass weld acceptance rates.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
  • Advanced FCAW welding capability.
  • Working knowledge of MIG and SAW welding processes.
  • Knowledge of weld distortion control, heat input management, and structural welding practices.
  • Ability to identify welding defects and perform acceptable repairs.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • 2 weeks of vacation per year, pro-rated for the first year depending on start date.
  • 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks vacation; 13+ years of service, 4 weeks vacation.
  • 5 days of Sick Leave per year, pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 88 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 351 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 197 different employers. 116 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 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.

Konecranes currently has 2 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 Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). 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 Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 3G / 4Gplate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

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