Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Base Welder at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm; OT as needed

Position Summary
A structural welder is a skilled professional who specializes in welding and fabricating metal components 
used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures. They are responsible for reading and 
interpreting blueprints, selecting and preparing materials, and using various welding techniques to join 
metal parts together. Structural welders must adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure 
the integrity and strength of the structures they work on.

Essential Responsibilities
• Work individually or as a part of a small team to produce Sheet Metal weldments
• Determine, from the drawing, where each weld is to be performed, and meet the size and length 
requirements for each weld specified within the given tolerance allowed.
• Perform any cosmetic or appearance specifications of the weldment.
• Perform any cosmetic or appearance specifications of the weldment, which may require grinding 
welds and sheet metal buffing.

Minimum Qualifications
• Successful candidate will typically have 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to execute hot work (any work performed outside of department)
• Ability to finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements
• Ability to repair improper welds
• Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility
• Ability to tack weld
• Ability to stud weld
• Ability to fine tune voltage
• Ability to square parts
• Ability to torch cut
• Ability to arc metal gouge
• Basic product knowledge (understanding of how work ties into the larger picture) based on 
departmental need/requirement
• Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables
• Knowledge of welding symbols
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools (tape measure squares, clamps, fillet gage, angle 
finder, etc.)
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
• Ability to effectively work in team environment
• Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements
• Ability to MIG weld mild steel
• Ability to MIG weld stainless steel
• Ability to perform basic fitting
• Ability to adjust machine according to department manual(s)
• Ability to remove material using grinding process
• Ability to read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions
• Ability to perform basic layouts (positioning and alignment)
• Ability to inspect parts against complex engineered drawings
• Ability to spray transfer MIG weld
• Capability to examine weld bead for acceptable attributes
• Ability to identify types of copper, stainless grades, etc.
• Knowledge of flux core, shielded wire
• Ability to cope and fit

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list 
of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.