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Lead Fabrication Welder

HOUSTON, TX 77070

Posted: 01/29/2026 Employment Type: Temp To Perm Industry: Skilled and Trades Job Number: 133136

Job Description


LK Jordan is seeking an experienced Lead Fabrication Welder to supervise and perform high-quality welding and fabrication of modular pump house basin skids, including pump bases, structural frames, and basin integration for industrial or wastewater applications. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on precision, code compliance, safety, and on-time project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor 1–2 welders/fitters; assign tasks, monitor progress, and uphold quality and safety standards

  • Perform advanced welding and fabrication on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys for skid structures, pump mounts, piping supports, and basins

  • Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications to ensure accurate fit-up and welding

  • Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure welds meet visual and quality standards

  • Coordinate with engineering, quality control, and project teams to resolve fabrication issues and meet schedules

  • Train team members on skid-specific fabrication techniques, including alignment, distortion control, and basin integration

  • Enforce shop safety practices, housekeeping standards, and proper equipment usage

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of structural and/or pipe fabrication welding experience

  • 2–3 years in a lead or supervisory welding role

  • Proven experience fabricating pump skids, basin skids, or similar modular steel structures

  • Strong blueprint reading, layout, and measurement skills

  • Experience using plasma cutting equipment, positioners, cranes, and heavy fabrication tools

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to pass a weld test, background check, and drug screen

  • Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fabrication shop environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with pump house basin skid fabrication, including pump/motor alignment, basin features, and load requirements

  • Forklift and/or overhead crane certification

LK Jordan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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