Job Summary The Shop Combination Welder fabricates, joins, and repairs metal materials using multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, and Stick) inside a manufacturing facility. This role requires a highly skilled technician who can easily switch between techniques based on blueprint specifications, project requirements, and metal types while maintaining tight quality controls.
Key Responsibilities Execute Multiple Processes:
Perform highquality MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Interpret Drawings:
Read and interpret complex blueprints, structural drawings, and AWS welding symbols to accurately layout and fit parts.
Equipment Setup:
Adjust welding machine settings (amperage, voltage, gas flow, and shielding gas types) precisely for different materials and thicknesses.
Component Fabrication:
Cut, shape, and fit metal parts using plasma cutters, oxyfuel torches, saws, and grinders before welding.
Quality Assurance:
Inspect completed welds for defects like porosity, undercut, or cracking, and repair any issues to meet industry codes.
Shop Safety:
Maintain a clean workspace, inspect tools daily, and strictly follow OSHA regulations, including the proper use of PPE.
Requirements and Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of 25 years of proven experience as a combination welder in a shop or manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills:
High proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting MIG, TIG, and Stick machinery.
Certifications:
Current or previous AWS certifications (e.g., 3G, 4G, or 6G positions) are highly preferred.
Material Knowledge:
Strong understanding of metallurgy, including how different metals react to heat and stress.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in tight or awkward physical positions.
Job Type:
Fulltime Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance About Southern Gulf Solutions LLC Southern Gulf Solutions is a heavy civil and industrial construction company headquartered in Brazoria, Texas. Since 2018, we have delivered high-quality construction, environmental, maintenance, and logistics solutions across the United States. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We take pride in developing our employees, providing opportunities for growth, and creating an environment where hard work and dedication are recognized. Whether in the field or the office, our team is focused on building lasting infrastructure, supporting our clients, and strengthening the communities we serve.
