Installation Welder

Central States Industrial (CSI); Grand Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-provided tools & equipment

Company-paid travel & hotel

Continuing education support

Team-oriented work environment

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking an experienced Welder for field installation, based out of Grand Prairie, TX. The role requires strong TIG welding skills and the ability to install sanitary process systems at customer sites nationwide. You will work with a team, uphold safety standards, and travel as needed.

The successful candidate will have TIG welding experience, 2–3 years of sanitary tube welding, and pipe-fitting abilities, with a focus on quality workmanship and customer service.

Qualifications

• TIG welding experience required.
• 2–3 years of sanitary tube welding experience required.
• Pipe-fitting experience required.
• Experience operating basic construction equipment required.
• Forklift and scissor lift experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding of sanitary stainless-steel tubing and process piping to meet quality requirements.
• Perform grinding, polishing, and finishing of welded components.
• Assist with pipe fitting and installation activities as needed.
• Read and interpret tape measurements, scales, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, torches, saws, drill motors, plasma torches, and related equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Travel to customer locations and work overnight/weekend assignments as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Complete installations according to specifications and customer expectations.

Skills

TIG welding

Sanitary tube welding

Pipe-fitting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Job description

Welder – Field Installation

Pay: $25 – $33 an hour

Location: Based out of Grand Prairie, TX

CSI is currently recruiting for an experienced Welder to join our Field Installation team. In this role, you will work as part of a team installing sanitary process systems at customer locations throughout the country. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong TIG welding skills, attention to detail, mechanical ability, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Our installation teams are the face of CSI to our customers. Successful team members take pride in their work, represent CSI professionally, and work safely and effectively in a variety of customer environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform TIG welding of sanitary stainless‑steel tubing and process piping to meet customer and CSI quality requirements
• Perform grinding, polishing, and finishing of welded components
• Assist with pipe fitting and installation activities as needed
• Accurately read and interpret tape measurements, scales, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, torches, saws, drill motors, plasma torches, Fischer saws, and other equipment
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment
• Work effectively as part of a field installation team while maintaining a professional presence at customer facilities
• Travel to customer locations and work overnight and/or weekend assignments as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Take ownership of assigned work and complete installations according to specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations

Who This Is For

You don’t need to know everything, but you do need the right mindset.

• Experienced welder with strong TIG welding skills
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to understand and apply welding and pipe‑fitting techniques
• Detail‑oriented and committed to producing quality work
• Takes pride in workmanship and accepts responsibility for work performed
• Safety‑conscious and committed to following established safety practices
• Comfortable working in active field environments and at customer facilities
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing and able to travel extensively as required

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail is necessary to complete work as required
• Good understanding of welding techniques and the ability to apply those techniques to produce quality work for the customer
• Ability to accurately read and interpret measurements, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Pride of ownership and accepting responsibility for work performed are key personal characteristics
• Ability to safely operate required tools and equipment
• Commitment to safety and professional customer service

Required Experience

• TIG welding experience — required
• 2–3 years of sanitary tube welding experience — required
• Pipe‑fitting experience — required
• Experience operating basic construction equipment — required
• Forklift and scissor lift experience
• Experience operating drill motors, plasma torches, Fischer saws, and related equipment
• Experience working at customer facilities — preferred

Travel Requirements

Overnight and/or weekend travel is necessary and may, at times, be as much as 100%. Travel may be by air or company vehicle. A valid Class E driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

CSI provides required tools, travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and other miscellaneous travel expenses associated with the position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Field installation positions are very active and require frequent and/or continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to perform work using close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to environmental factors typical of welding and field installation. Working outside or in non-climate-controlled environments may be required. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including fall protection, safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, and other PPE appropriate to the work being performed.

Why CSI

• Competitive hourly pay: $25 – $33 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company‑provided tools and required equipment
• Company‑paid travel and hotel accommodations
• Company-paid meals and eligible travel expenses
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and community events

About CSI

CSI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless‑steel process equipment and services to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth, and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource, which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program, and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSI has a long‑standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disabilities.

U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E‑Verify. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States.