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SubArc Welded/ Machine Welder/SAW expert

Puma Staffing · Houston
LocationHouston
PostedAugust 20th, 2026
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Machine Welder to join our team. Whether you are a mid-career professional looking to refine your specialized fabrication skills or a seasoned industrial welder looking for a long-term, stable environment, this role offers the opportunity to work with specialized equipment on heavy industrial assemblies. You will manufacture, fabricate, and test high-precision metal components to exact engineering standards. Key ResponsibilitiesFabrication & Assembly: Perform Sub Arc welding on heavy metal forms, including 2-piece blanks and cylinders, utilizing precise stringer pass techniques. Blueprint Reading & Layout: Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and ASME code requirements to calculate material dimensions and ensure precise fit-ups. Quality Assurance: Conduct visual, dimensional, and radiograph evaluations to maintain high-quality weld integrity and meet a 95% radiograph test efficiency standard. Process Execution: Perform supporting operations, including Arc Air gouging, FCAW stringer/hot pass welding, and joint preparation (understanding internal/external dimensions

  • ID/OD). Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment, including high-capacity lift trucks (up to 40,000 lbs), overhead cranes, and standard hand tools (grinders, hammers, pry bars). Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe workspace in full alignment with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies. What We Are Looking ForWelding Expertise: Proven hands-on experience in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) within a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or pressure vessel environment (typically 3–20+ years of active trade experience). Code & Blueprint Literacy: Strong functional knowledge of ASME codes and structural/pressure vessel blueprints. Material Handling & Tools: Demonstrated capability operating heavy-duty lift equipment and power hand tools safely. Quality Focus: A track record of high-spec weld quality, tolerance control, and passing non-destructive testing (NDT/radiographic testing). Physical Capability: Ability to handle physical demands typical of heavy industrial fabrication settings.