Certified Welder

About the role

Clean Harbors in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Welder to join the team. The role focuses on welding and fabricating small parts, with daily tasks involving MIG and TIG welding of sub‑frames, bumpers, fall‑protection components on tanks, pipe, and mount‑bracket supports. Health and safety is the company’s top priority (lived 3‑6‑5).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number one priority while working independently and in cooperation with others including shop superintendents, safety personnel and certified welding inspectors
• Utilize measuring tapes, bandsaws, grinders and various hand tools to accurately layout and fit up piping modules in a heated clean shop area
• Layout, cut and fit piping from shop sketches and blueprints in carbon and stainless steel and other alloys
• Perform GMAW and GTAW welding of joints, bolt up valves and other equipment on scaffold and/or aerial lifts using appropriate fall protection (from heights)
• Wear appropriate safety equipment based on a complete analysis of the job site and tasks being performed, including a respirator if required
• Immediately notify shop supervisor or management of any equipment deficiencies or repairs needed and tag out of service if indicated
• Maintain a safe and clean work area while keeping company issued tools and equipment clean and organized
• Ability to safely set up, operate a hydraulic plate shear, and press brake (preferred)
• Set up welding equipment for weld procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Trade school or post‑secondary welding training or apprenticeship
• Welding test required
• 1+ years of welding experience
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Certified Welder
• MIG welding experience (TIG preferred but willing to train)
• Safety‑focused mindset
• Punctuality and regular attendance required
• Respirator fit test may be required
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and physical
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa (including F1‑OPT)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401(k) with company matching component
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages
• Generous paid time off
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environment