Pipe Welder – Travel-Heavy, Up to $48/hr

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

AD&D

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Welder to support large-scale mechanical construction projects. You will weld and fit pipe, perform weld prep, and assist other trades on-site. Extensive travel is required on a 10-day tour schedule.

Pay ranges from $30 to $48 per hour, typically 50–60 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must pass a 6G weld test prior to employment
• Extensive travel required (typical 10-day tour)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive up to 10 hours
• Capable of operating industrial lifts
• Experience with high-pressure, steam, gas, or process piping systems
• Pre-employment and regular drug testing required; safety-sensitive position
• Background check and driving record required; DUI within last 5 years disqualifies
• Must lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly (75 lbs occasionally) and stand for long periods
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise)
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate tools safely

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe from 3/4" to 18" diameter (commonly 2"–6")
• Weld components such as compressors, vessels, evaporators, condensers
• Cut, bevel, fit pipes and perform open root welding
• Complete up to 50 diameter inches of weld daily
• Operate grinders, wire wheels, torches, and rigging tools
• Assist with insulation, electrical, and painting tasks
• Follow precise measurement techniques and welding procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean jobsite and comply with safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Skills

Welding

Pipe fitting

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Tools

Industrial lifts

Grinders

Torch

Rigging tools

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Welder to support large-scale mechanical construction projects. You will weld and fit pipe, perform weld prep, and assist other trades on-site. Extensive travel is required on a 10-day tour schedule.

Pay ranges from $30 to $48 per hour, typically 50–60 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, and paid leave.