Repair Welder

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.
At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

Repair Welder (Structural Pipe & Pressure Vessel)
Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM)

Who We Are
At North Shore Steel and our affiliated companies, we produce large-diameter pipe and structural products that require precision welding to meet demanding industry standards.

Our girth seam welders play a critical role in final weld integrity, work that directly impacts quality, safety, and performance in the field.

If you’re a Sub Arc welder who understands full-circumference welds, tie-ins, and maintaining consistency through rotation, this is where your skillset stands out.

Position Summary
As a Repair Welder, you will play a critical role in maintaining weld integrity on small to large-diameter pipe ranging from 16” to 120” OD. This position focuses on the inspection, removal, and repair of weld defects on both long-seam and girth-seam welds, primarily using SMAW and FCAW processes.

This is a highly specialized role requiring precision, discipline, and a strong understanding of weld discontinuities, repair methods, and code-compliant execution. You will work closely with Quality Control and NDE teams to ensure all repairs meet AWS and ASME standards.

This role is ideal for a welder who prioritizes quality over speed and takes pride in delivering right first-time results.

This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, consistency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repair welding on long-seam and girth-seam welds for small to large-diameter pipe (16”–120” OD) using SMAW (primary), and FCAW as required
• Interpret NDE results (RT/X-ray and UT) to accurately identify, locate, and assess weld defects
• Remove defects using air arc gouging and precision grinding techniques
• Prepare welding areas in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Execute weld repairs in multiple positions (1G, 2G, 3G, and as required for pipe configurations)
• Maintain proper preheat, inter pass temperatures, and consumable control throughout the repair process
• Ensure all repairs meet or exceed AWS structural and ASME pressure vessel code requirements
• Perform visual inspections to verify weld quality prior to release to Quality/NDE
• Maintain welding equipment in safe, functional condition
• Follow all safety protocols while maintaining a clean, organized work environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in industrial or structural welding environments
• Hands-on experience with SMAW (primary), plus FCAW
• Demonstrated experience in repair welding (not just production welding)
• Ability to read and interpret X-ray films and/or ultrasonic testing (UT) results
• Strong understanding of weld procedures specification (WPS) and code requirements
• Skilled in carbon arc gouging and defect removal
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work safely in a high-heat, high-risk environment
• Dependable, disciplined, and takes ownership of work quality
• A team that values safety, precision, and accountability
• Work in tight spaces

Preferred Experience

• Experience welding large-diameter pipe (16”–120” OD)
• Familiarity with AWS structural pipe welding standards
• Experience working under ASME or other pressure vessel codes
• Background in operations with stringent NDE and quality control requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:
At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.
We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.