Sub Arc Welder - Day Shift
north shore supplyHouston (TX)
About the role
Sub Arc Welder – Girth SeamDay Shift: 5:30 AM to 4:30 PMAt North Shore Steel and our affiliated companies, we produce large-diameter pipe and structural products that require precision welding to meet demanding industry standards. Our girth seam welders play a critical role in final weld integrity, work that directly impacts quality, safety, and performance in the field. If you're a Sub Arc welder who understands full-circumference welds, tie-ins, and maintaining consistency through rotation, this is where your skillset stands out.
Position Summary:
As a Sub Arc Girth Seam Welder, you will operate and manage Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) systems to complete girth seam welds on pipe and cylindrical products.
This role requires a high level of control and awareness, including managing rotation-based welding, maintaining consistent weld profiles, and executing clean tie-ins.
You will also support repair work when defects are identified, working closely with Quality and production teams.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for girth seam welding
- Perform full-circumference welds on rotating pipe or cylindrical components
- Set and adjust welding parameters to maintain proper penetration and bead profile per code requirements
- Execute clean starts, stops, and tie-ins with minimal defects
- Monitor weld performance throughout rotation and adjust as needed
- Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), blueprints, and weld symbols
- Perform carbon arc gouging and grinding to remove defects when required
- Prepare weld surfaces, including cleaning and fit-up verification
- Maintain welding equipment in safe, working conditions
- Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards
- What It Takes to Be Successful
- Proven experience with Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) in pipe or cylindrical applications
- Strong understanding of girth seam welding and rotational welding processes
- Ability to manage heat input and consistency across a full circumference
- Experience with tie-ins, starts/stops, and defect minimization
- Working knowledge of API, AWS, and ASME standards
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics
- Experience identifying weld defects
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Reliable and able to perform in a 12-hour shift environment
- Preferred Experience
- Experience with large-diameter pipe girth welding
- Prior work in API-regulated environments
- Experience working alongside NDE (X-ray/UT) quality processes
- Experience welding tandem electrodes
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