Nationwide Field Welding Specialist (Aerospace & Industrial)

NordicWorkflow ApS; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Nordic Solutions is seeking a Nationwide Field Welding Specialist (Aerospace & Industrial). Travel 100% within the United States to aerospace and power-generation sites, delivering high‑quality MIG/TIG/SAW welds per WPS and customer specs.

Role requires 5+ years of welding, valid qualifications with recertification ability, and strong blueprint/code knowledge. Per diem and competitive hourly pay accompany challenging, long-term Assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of verifiable welding experience (MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, Flux-Core/FCAW, Stick/SMAW, Submerged Arc/SAW)
• Current or previous welder qualifications with the ability to recertify
• Strong command of welding codes, WPS, and quality standards; blueprint and weld-symbol fluency
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless, and alloys preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, Stick, or Submerged Arc welding aligned to approved WPS
• Fit, assemble, and weld components to meet code and customer specifications
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols; collaborate with fabrication, quality, and engineering teams
• Select and set up consumables, equipment, and materials per WPS guidelines
• Conduct visual checks and verify weld quality to code and client requirements
• Document work accurately while adhering to safety and quality protocols

Skills

MIG/GMAW

TIG/GTAW

Flux-Core/FCAW

Stick/SMAW

Submerged Arc/SAW

Education

Welder qualifications

Job description

Nationwide Field Welding Specialist (Aerospace & Industrial)

About the Journey

Picture a workweek that starts in a high-spec aerospace facility and ends in a power-generation plant - each site relying on you to keep production moving. As a traveling welder with Nordic Solutions, you'll deploy to cutting-edge environments across the United States, solve urgent challenges on-site, and elevate your craft with every assignment.

Who We Are

Nordic Solutions connects elite trades talent with advanced manufacturers nationwide. We partner with aerospace and high-end industrial clients to accelerate output, meet tight timelines, and deliver on complex, high-stakes projects. Our customers count on us for precision and reliability - qualities we cultivate and celebrate.

Compensation & Assignment Details

• Pay: $38/hr and up (commensurate with experience and project complexity)
• Per Diem: $125-$180 per day (location dependent, tax-free)
• Project Length: Open-ended; typical engagements last 6+ months
• Travel: 100% within the United States
• Travel Background: Preferred but not mandatory
• Commitment: Remain on-site as long as the client requires support

Day-to-Day Impact

• Execute MIG, TIG, Flux-Core, Stick, or Submerged Arc welding aligned to approved WPS
• Fit, assemble, and weld components to meet code and customer specifications
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols; collaborate closely with fabrication, quality, and engineering teams
• Select and set up consumables, equipment, and materials per WPS guidelines
• Conduct visual checks and verify weld quality to code and client requirements
• Document work accurately while adhering to rigorous safety and quality protocols

Your Background

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of verifiable welding experience (MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW, Flux-Core/FCAW, Stick/SMAW, Submerged Arc/SAW)
• Certification: Current or previous welder qualifications with the ability to recertify
• Technical Strength: Strong command of welding codes, WPS, and quality standards; blueprint and weld-symbol fluency
• Materials: Experience with carbon steel, stainless, and alloys preferred

Codes and Standards (examples include):

• ASME Section IX (U, R or PP)
• AWS D17.1 (A, B or C)
• API 1104
• AWS D1.1
• NAVSEA
• Other AWS, ASME or API codes

Note: Clients frequently administer weld tests on site during your first one to two days.

Preferred Exposure

• Aerospace, industrial, refinery, or power generation environments
• Familiarity with NDE: VT, PT, MT, RT, UT
• Proficiency welding in multiple positions

How Nordic Solutions Supports You

What We Do

• Place skilled welders on open-ended projects nationwide
• Align your strengths with projects that truly require your expertise
• Maintain steady communication via your recruiter and project manager
• Support you professionally and personally throughout each assignment

What We Don’t Do

• We don’t send you somewhere just to fill a seat
• We don’t staff labor disputes
• We don’t go quiet after deployment

What We Provide

• Per Diem: $125-$180 daily (tax-free)
• Overtime: Available as driven by client needs
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.725/mile to the job site (paid on first paycheck)

What You Bring

• Willingness to travel nationwide, full-time
• Calm under pressure in demanding manufacturing settings
• Professionalism, reliability, and craftsmanship

Our Core Values

Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Referral Program

You're a seasoned welder who wants challenging work, constant travel, and projects where your expertise makes the difference, we’d like to meet you.