Traveling TIG Welder

Industrial Tig WeldersTradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Industrial TIG Welders for projects located in or around the South Haven, MS area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $30-50/hour based on experience plus $160/day per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your careerJob Scope:Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS)Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weldRead isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where usedSupport hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld packageStage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderlyOpen and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediatelyFollow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorizationReport damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediatelySupport punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnoverRequirements3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experienceHands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steelQualified to ASME Section IX, or ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME Section IX in the process(es) and position(s) used on siteWillingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction siteAbility to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safelyStrong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTOPrior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sitesExperience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural membersCurrent ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbonProficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plusAWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalentOSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidatesAbility to read isometric, spool, and structural drawingsHigh school diploma or equivalency certificateCompany DetailsTradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours workedVacation PayHealth insurance401(k) retirement savings planTradesmen International is an EO employer
- M/F/Veteran/DisabilityBe Safe from fraud Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other "up front" costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.
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