Structural Flux-Core Welder – Top Pay + $100 Per Diem

Tradesmen International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively seeking experienced Structural Flux-Core Welders for travel assignments across multiple job sites. The role offers pay up to $35/hour plus $100 per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the Jobsite, with opportunities for extended shifts and overtime.

Ideal candidates will have strong FCAW welding experience, ability to read weld symbols and structural drawings, and a track record in heavy fabrication in a fabrication shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass various weld tests.
• Previous experience with structural steel fabrication.
• Strong FCAW/Flux-Core welding experience.
• Experience with heavy fabrication.
• Experience welding beams, columns, and structural assemblies.
• Proficiency with groove and fillet welds.
• Experience working from WPS requirements.
• Ability to read structural drawings and weld symbols.
• AWS or other recognized structural welding certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel welding in a fabrication shop environment.
• Weld light and heavy beams, columns, and structural assemblies.
• Perform FCAW/Flux-Core welding in accordance with project specifications.
• Follow applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols.
• Perform groove and fillet welds to required quality standards.
• Maintain production requirements while ensuring weld quality.
• Inspect completed welds and make necessary corrections or repairs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by the project.

Skills

FCAW/Flux-Core welding

Structural steel welding

Read weld symbols

Groove welds

Fillet welds

Read structural drawings

WPS compliance

Welding tests

Heavy fabrication

AWS certifications preferred

Job description

Tradesmen International is actively seeking experienced Structural Flux-Core Welders for travel assignments across multiple job sites. The role offers pay up to $35/hour plus $100 per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the Jobsite, with opportunities for extended shifts and overtime.

Ideal candidates will have strong FCAW welding experience, ability to read weld symbols and structural drawings, and a track record in heavy fabrication in a fabrication shop environment.