Manufacturing Production Welder - Day Shift Job at Taurus Industrial Group, LLC

Based in Houston, (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections. With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market. Location: Beaumont, Texas About the Role: The Sheet Metal Welder is responsible for fabricating, modifying, installing, and repairing sheet metal components used in a chemical plant setting. This role requires advanced welding and metal-fabrication skills, strict adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work within operations that include hazardous materials, confined spaces, and process-safety protocols.. Minimum Qualifications: ~ High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical certificate preferred ~2+ years sheet metal welding and fabrication experience (chemical or industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred) ~ MIG/TIG proficiency; AWS certification preferred ~ Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and plant schematics ~ Valid site-specific safety training preferred ~ Ability to safely operate shop equipment (shears, press brake, rollers, saws, grinders, etc.) ~ Knowledge of corrosion-resistant metals and welding procedures suitable for chemical exposure environments ~ Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work in industrial conditions (heights, confined spaces, varying temperatures) Responsibilities: Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and job specifications Fabricate, weld, install, and repair sheet metal systems, ductwork, hoods, guards, platforms, and equipment components Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel, carbon steel, and specialty alloys commonly used in chemical plant applications Cut, bend, roll, and shape sheet metal using fabrication machinery and hand tools Conduct hot-work in accordance with plant permit systems and fire-watch requirements Prepare surfaces and complete welding and fabrication tasks with precision Inspect completed welds and fabrications to ensure compliance with standards and tolerances Adhere to chemical plant safety standards, including lock-out/tag-out, respiratory protection, hot-work permitting, confined-space entry, and hazard communication Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure safe handling of materials and tools Work collaboratively with maintenance, reliability, and operations personnel Document work performed and report issues promptly Maintaining welding equipment and tools Ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety Collaborating with other members of the team to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget Skills: Key Skills & Competencies Strong safety mindset and adherence to process-safety rules Precision welding and fabrication abilities Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Effective communication and teamwork Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain documentation MUST BE ABLE TO WELD SS AND CARBON