Structural Welder (2G/3G/4G) — Per Diem, Industrial Project

Tarpon Specialty Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; Full time

Job description

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Structural Welder – 2G/3G/4G Flux & Stick | Tarpon Specialty Services | Greenville, MS (Birmingham-Area Welders Welcome)

Birmingham-area structural welders — we want to hear from you. Immediate openings in Greenville, MS. Per diem available. 2G/3G/4G FCAW and SMAW required.

Position Overview

Tarpon Specialty Services is now hiring experienced Structural Welders for an active industrial construction project in Greenville, Mississippi. We are actively recruiting from the Birmingham metro area — if you're a qualified welder willing to work in Greenville, we want to talk.

Per diem is available for qualifying out-of-area workers. This is a serious project with immediate openings — not a pipeline posting.

What You'll Do

• Perform structural welding in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) processes
• Execute fit-up, tacking, and welding of structural connections per project specifications and applicable codes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld procedure specifications (WPS)
• Inspect welds for conformance to specification; maintain required documentation
• Coordinate with foremen, ironworkers, and other trades on site
• Follow all site safety protocols, OSHA standards, and company safety policies at all times

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified or able to qualify in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions — FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) required
• 3+ years of structural welding experience in industrial or heavy construction environments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld procedure specifications
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred; site safety orientation required
• Valid government-issued photo ID and reliable transportation to the Greenville, MS job site
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening — drug-free workplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Current weld certifications in 2G, 3G, and/or 4G — FCAW and SMAW
• AWS Certified Welder (CW) credential
• Prior experience on power, industrial, or energy construction projects
• Alabama or Mid-South regional field experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience and weld certifications
• Per diem available for our skilled workers — Birmingham-area candidates encouraged to ask about eligibility
• Overtime opportunities based on project schedule
• Project-based contract with potential for extended assignment based on performance

About Tarpon Specialty Services

Tarpon Specialty Services is a specialty contractor providing skilled craft labor to industrial, power, and electric construction projects across the region. We recruit experienced tradespeople for serious work — and we treat our craft workforce with respect.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours for a brief qualification screening. Be prepared to discuss your weld certifications, position qualifications, and availability to start.

Work location: Greenville, MS (Washington County) — on-site position. Per diem available for qualifying candidates.