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Combo Welder

POLK Mechanical
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

As a Combo Welder at Polk Mechanical, you’ll apply advanced welding techniques to fabricate, repair, and install a wide range of metal components and systems. Your work will be critical to the success of our commercial and industrial projects across Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform manual welding using a variety of processes including gas torch, electric arc, and inert gas-shielded methods
  • Weld a wide range of metals and alloys, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel
  • Ensure full penetration and fusion of base and filler metals while minimizing distortion and defects
  • Weld in all positions — flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead — with precision and consistency
  • Interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to plan and lay out work
  • Select appropriate welding techniques, electrodes, and materials for each job
  • Inspect finished welds for quality, strength, and conformance to specifications
  • Perform welds subject to radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and pressure testing

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proficiency in gas and arc welding processes, including gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, plasma-arc, and oxy-acetylene
  • Experience welding a variety of metals such as steel, chrome, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and more
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Strong understanding of welding standards, tolerances, and inspection methods
  • Skilled in working in tight or hard-to-reach spaces while maintaining weld quality
  • Self-motivated with the ability to plan, lay out, and execute complex welding tasks independently
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in welding within the mechanical/HVAC or industrial construction industry

Why Polk Mechanical?

  • Reputation for Excellence: Trusted across Texas for delivering high-quality mechanical solutions
  • People-Centered Culture: We care about our team and invest in their success
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement, training, and leadership development
  • Team Environment: Work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry
  • Stability & Opportunity: With nearly two decades of success, Polk offers long-term career security

Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
  • Technician Tool Account
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life & Disability Insurance

Ready to take your welding career to the next level?
Join a company where your skills are respected, your work is valued, and your future is bright. Apply today and become part of Polk Nation — where we DOMINATE, ELEVATE, and WIN together.