Welder

Position Description

The Welder is responsible for laying out, fitting, and welding fabricated, cast, and forging components to create or repair structural assemblies such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and building components. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and select appropriate welding equipment, tools, and materials for each project.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components to precise specifications.
• Secure parts using bolts, clamps, or tack welds prior to final welding.
• Perform welding using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding techniques.
• Assemble components using bolting or riveting methods.
• Repair and refurbish products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify measurements to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Detect faulty equipment operation or defective materials and escalate issues promptly.
• Safely operate hand and power tools used in welding, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
• Assist with structural repairs on facilities or field equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, completed welds, inspections, and repairs.
• Collaborate with mechanics, technicians, and supervisors on multi-step repair or fabrication projects.
• Represent Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times, including assisting constituents.
• May be required to work before, during, or after emergency or disaster events at the department’s discretion.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of professional welding or metal fabrication experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of production processes, raw materials, quality control methods, and cost-efficiency practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools, machines, and maintenance needs.
• Ability to weld in various positions: flat, vertical, and overhead.
• Commitment to safe work habits and proper use of safety equipment.
• Precision measurement skills using straightedges, templates, or other tools.
• Ability to identify defects or irregularities in materials and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Dependability and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences

• Certification(s) such as AWS (American Welding Society) Certified Welder.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical schematics, and fabrication drawings.
• Prior work in municipal operations, field service, or heavy equipment environments.
• Experience with weld quality testing (visual, ultrasonic, or dye penetrant).

General Information

Salary:

• Dependent on Qualifications

Location:

• Tomball Service Center, 14444 Holderrieth Rd., Tomball, TX 77377

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Trades

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to meet physical demands: standing for extended periods; frequent walking, handling, reaching, kneeling, or crawling; occasional climbing, balancing, or sitting.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs., frequently lift up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Adequate vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to work extended hours, including occasional nights, weekends, or emergency activations.
• Ability to work in difficult environmental conditions (heat, cold, confined spaces).
• Willingness to participate in ongoing safety training or recertification

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of continued full-time employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Benefits

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com