Licensed Pipe Welder (Oklahoma)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Travel, Lodging & Per Diem

Paid Vacation

Disability & Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems is seeking an experienced Pipe Fitter/Welder for a nationwide traveling role. The position offers competitive hourly pay, full benefits, paid travel, mileage reimbursement, paid hotels and per diem. Travel is required, with long-duration tours and 12-hour days.

The company supports advancement opportunities within a safety-focused environment. Join a locally-owned leader in custom refrigeration systems delivering design, fabrication, installation and service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial pipe welding experience.
• Must pass 6G weld test within first week.
• Willing to travel nationwide; typical tour is 10 days on, 2 weeks off.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Position weld setup, fit piping and perform welds per specifications.
• Weld 50 diameter inches in 8 hours.
• Assist jobsite team in insulation, electrical, and painting.
• Perform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with measurement tools.
• Operate grinder and wire wheel.
• Other duties as needed on job sites.

Skills

5+ years experience

Welding

Pipe fitting

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

At Innovative, innovation isn't just part of our name —it's the mindset that drives everything we do.We are built by people who take ownership, challenge the status quo,and create solutions that keep the world's most critical industries running.From engineering and fabrication to installation and service,our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges with creativity, precision, and purpose.We invest in people who are passionate about making an impact,fostering a culture where innovation thrives, careers grow,and great teams build extraordinary solutions together.

Details:

Salary: $30-48 per hour

Posted: 2026-10-29

Employee Type: full-time

Experience Required: 5+ years

Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Required: Yes

Description:

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a locally-owned, premier custom refrigeration system company that provides a one-stop shop for our valued customers. We are proud to provide everything from custom designed refrigeration systems to upkeep and maintenance for our clients. Because of our continuous growth, we are looking for qualified new teammates who share our drive and vision.

We are seeking a Pipe Fitter/Welder for a nationwide traveling position. This position offers competitive hourly pay, full benefits, paid travel, mileage reimbursement, paid hotels and per diem! This person will be responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.Advancement opportunities are available. Travel is required.

Why work for us?

We can offer you a career path and training to advance your career to the next level! We offer competitive salary, full benefits, substantial retirement packages (15% dollar for dollar match!). Simply put, we are looking to invest time and money into developing the most elite team in the ammonia refrigeration industry. If you want to be the best in the business, this position is for you!

Company Values:

Our company focuses on four core values: Safety, Quality, Experience and Reliability. Innovative Refrigeration Systems not only meets the needs of our customers, but exceeds their expectations. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and pursue ever-improving quality.

• Safety: Our company is one of the few in the state of Virginia that is SHARP certified which means we are a model for workplace health and safety. The safety of our employees is a top priority for us.
• Quality: We settle for only the best, and our customers know when they work with us that they are getting the best-in-class products and services.
• Experience: We focus on ensuring our staff have the experience necessary to thrive in their career. We do this by offering apprenticeship opportunities, our self-guided STAR training program, and by placing a heavy focus on internal training.
• Reliability: High quality product from the start is critical in sustaining long-lasting relationships with our customers. From design, to construction, and continuing into service and aftermarket support, our team offers unbeatable full life-cycle refrigeration expertise.

As a full service company our customers have come to count on our commitment to excellence in every system and service we provide.

About the Position:

• Job Security: Long-term, permanent position with benefits and year-round work
• Weekly pay
• Travel schedule that typically has you home every other weekend for 4 days. (Fri-Mon)

Key Duties:

• Position the weld set up, fit the pipping and perform welds independently.
• Weld 50 diameter inches in 8 hours
• Assist the jobsite team in the following areas: insulation, electrical, and painting
• Preform load rigging, torch cutting, and leveling with use of measurement tools
• Operate grinder and wire wheel
• Other duties as needed on the job sites

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a 6G Weld test within first week of employment (Tested on 2" schedule 80 steel stick 60/10 root, 70/18 cap; pipe is beveled)
• Minimum of 2 years’ industrial pipe welding experience, preferred
• Extensive travel required (typical tour is 10 days from the Tuesday of 1st week to the Thursday of 2nd week- with 12 hour days)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and be capable of driving up to 10 hours, able to operate industrial lifts
• Ability to see and hear industrial equipment moving around the job site.
• Capable of working alone up to 12 hours carrying out assigned tasks
• Capable of lifting 75lbs frequently during the day
• Must be able to stand, stoop bend, kneel and squat, work at heights and climb ladders throughout the day for extended periods of time
• Requires working in very hot (above 100F) or very cold (below 10F) temperatures and the ability to wear all required safety PPE in these conditions.
• Preferably have experience with either high pressure pipe, steam line or gas line, or process pipe welding
• This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing
• Position requires pre-employment drug screening, criminal background screening, and driving record check. If you have had a DUI within the past 5 years you are not eligible for employment at this time
• Health Insurance - Company pays75% of monthlypremiums for employees and their families
• Vision Insurance
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Company matches dollar-for-dollar up to 15%
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Travel, travel time, lodging, and per diem company paid
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts (if applicable)