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North Shore Steel

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
 <ul>
<li>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</li>
<li>Interpret NDE results (RT/X-ray and UT) to accurately identify, locate, and assess weld defects</li>
<li>Remove defects using air arc gouging and precision grinding techniques</li>
<li>Prepare welding areas in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)</li>
<li>Execute weld repairs in multiple positions (1G, 2G, 3G, and as required for pipe configurations)</li>
<li>Maintain proper preheat, inter pass temperatures, and consumable control throughout the repair process</li>
<li>Ensure all repairs meet or exceed AWS structural and ASME pressure vessel code requirements</li>
<li>Perform visual inspections to verify weld quality prior to release to Quality/NDE</li>
<li>Maintain welding equipment in safe, functional condition</li>
<li>Follow all safety protocols while maintaining a clean, organized work environment</li>
</ul>
Qualifications & Skills
 <ul>
<li>Proven experience in industrial or structural welding environments</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with SMAW (primary), plus FCAW</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in repair welding (not just production welding)</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret X-ray films and/or ultrasonic testing (UT) results</li>
<li>Strong understanding of weld procedures specification (WPS) and code requirements</li>
<li>Skilled in carbon arc gouging and defect removal</li>
<li>High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship</li>
<li>Ability to work safely in a high-heat, high-risk environment</li>
<li>Dependable, disciplined, and takes ownership of work quality</li>
<li>A team that values safety, precision, and accountability</li>
<li>Work in tight spaces</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience
 <ul>
<li>Experience welding large-diameter pipe (16”–120” OD)</li>
<li>Familiarity with AWS structural pipe welding standards</li>
<li>Experience working under ASME or other pressure vessel codes</li>
<li>Background in operations with stringent NDE and quality control requirements</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.</li>
<li>Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.</li>
<li>Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
Pre-Employment Requirements: 
All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:
 <ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.</li>
<li>Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.</li>
</ul>
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.

Repair Welder

Greens Bayou Pipe Mill

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.
 
Sub Arc Welder – Girth Seam
 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 Sub Arc Girth Seam Welder, you will operate and manage Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) systems to complete girth seam welds on pipe and cylindrical products.
 
This role requires a high level of control and awareness, including managing rotation-based welding, maintaining consistent weld profiles, and executing clean tie-ins.
 
You will also support repair work when defects are identified, working closely with Quality and production teams.
 
This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, discipline, and consistent execution.
 
What You’ll Be Responsible For
 <ul>
<li>Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for girth seam welding</li>
<li>Perform full-circumference welds on rotating pipe or cylindrical components</li>
<li>Set and adjust welding parameters to maintain proper penetration and bead profile per code requirements</li>
<li>Execute clean starts, stops, and tie-ins with minimal defects</li>
<li>Monitor weld performance throughout rotation and adjust as needed</li>
<li>Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), blueprints, and weld symbols</li>
<li>Perform carbon arc gouging and grinding to remove defects when required</li>
<li>Prepare weld surfaces, including cleaning and fit-up verification</li>
<li>Maintain welding equipment in safe, working conditions</li>
<li>Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards</li>
</ul>
What It Takes to Be Successful
 <ul>
<li>Proven experience with Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) in pipe or cylindrical applications</li>
<li>Strong understanding of girth seam welding and rotational welding processes</li>
<li>Ability to manage heat input and consistency across a full circumference</li>
<li>Experience with tie-ins, starts/stops, and defect minimization</li>
<li>Working knowledge of API, AWS, and ASME standards</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics</li>
<li>Experience identifying weld defects</li>
<li>High attention to detail and commitment to quality</li>
<li>Reliable and able to perform in a 12-hour night shift environment</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience
 <ul>
<li>Experience with large-diameter pipe girth welding</li>
<li>Prior work in API-regulated environments</li>
<li>Experience working alongside NDE (X-ray/UT) quality processes</li>
<li>Experience welding tandem electrodes</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.</li>
<li>Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.</li>
<li>Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
Pre-Employment Requirements: 
All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:
 <ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.</li>
<li>Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.</li>
</ul>
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.

Sub-Arc Welder - GS

Sub-Arc Welder - Girth Seam - Nights Shift

Repair Welder - Night Shift

ReelPower Industrial

<ul><li>MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A 3G UPWARD VERTICAL TEST.</li><li>Fitting experience is a plus, but not a requirement.</li></ul>********* ONLY TAKING RESUMES, NO WALK INS OR PHONE CALLS, IF WE FEEL YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU *************************************POSITION PURPOSE:<ul><li>Weld equipment from structural steel and aluminum using blueprints and detailed engineering drawings in a fast-paced environment to support customer satisfaction, manufacturing &amp; sales.</li></ul>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Understand and practice company safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Understand and practice weld procedures. IE: GMAW SMAW, FCAW, TGAW</li><li>Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.</li><li>Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.</li><li>Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.</li><li>Examine work pieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.</li><li>Identify material, cut, prepare, deburr, lay-out, position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units.</li><li>Understand engineering drawings, blueprints and job travelers to determine material requirements and task sequences.</li><li>Move parts into position with hoists or cranes.</li><li>All other tasks as requested.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:<ul><li>Blow Torches &ndash; Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches</li><li>Gas welding or cutting equipment.</li><li>Fork truck, overhead beam and jib cranes</li><li>Use of Welding tools and equipment</li><li>Welding jigs and fixtures</li><li>Knowledge of different types of welds and weld symbols.</li><li>All welders shall always wear appropriate welding hoods and company issued PPE when welding.</li><li>Ability to work with assigned helpers to expedite the welding process.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Shift:<ul><li>8 hour shift</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Welding: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Structural 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.
 
Sub Arc Welder – Long Seam or Girth Seam
 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 Sub Arc Long Seam Welder, you will operate and manage Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) systems to produce high-quality long-seam welds on pipe and structural components.
 
This role is focused on repeatable, high-quality production welding, requiring a strong understanding of machine setup, weld parameters, and quality standards. You will also support repair work when defects are identified, working closely with Quality and production teams.
 
This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) and requires a welder who is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain focus and consistency throughout the shift.
 
What You’ll Be Responsible For
 <ul>
<li>Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for long seam welding</li>
<li>Perform long-seam welds on pipe/cylinders</li>
<li>Set and adjust welding parameters to maintain proper penetration and bead profile per code requirements</li>
<li>Execute clean starts, stops, and tie-ins with minimal defects</li>
<li>Monitor weld performance throughout rotation and adjust as needed</li>
<li>Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), blueprints, and weld symbols</li>
<li>Perform carbon arc gouging and grinding to remove defects when required</li>
<li>Prepare weld surfaces, including cleaning</li>
<li>Maintain welding equipment in safe, working conditions</li>
<li>Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards</li>
</ul>
What It Takes to Be Successful
 <ul>
<li>Proven experience operating Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment</li>
<li>Strong understanding of weld parameters, heat input, and deposition control</li>
<li>Experience in pipe welding or large structural steel fabrication</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics</li>
<li>Working knowledge of applicable standards (API, AWS, ASME)</li>
<li>Experience with multi-process welding environments (SAW, MIG, FCAW, SMAW)</li>
<li>Ability to identify weld defects and support repair processes</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on consistency and quality</li>
<li>Reliable and able to maintain performance during 12-hour night shifts</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience (Strongly Valued)
 <ul>
<li>Experience with long-seam pipe welding in a production environment</li>
<li>Familiarity with AWS and ASME standards for pipe manufacturing</li>
<li>Prior experience in high-volume, automated or semi-automated welding operations</li>
<li>Experience welding tandem electrodes</li>
</ul>
Girth Seam (please see Girth Seam job posting)
 <ul>
<li>Experience with large-diameter pipe girth welding</li>
<li>Prior work in API-regulated environments</li>
<li>Experience working alongside NDE (X-ray/UT) quality processes</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.</li>
<li>Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.</li>
<li>Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
Pre-Employment Requirements: 
All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:
 <ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.</li>
<li>Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.</li>
</ul>
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.
 
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