Structural Welders

Tarpon Specialty Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for qualifying candidates

Overtime opportunities

Competitive wages

Project-based contract

Job summary

Tarpon Specialty Services is hiring experienced Structural Welders for a project in Greenville, MS. Little Rock-area candidates are welcome to apply. Immediate openings are available, and per diem is offered for qualifying out-of-area workers.

The role involves performing structural welding in various positions, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This is a long-term project with competitive wages and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural welding experience in industrial or heavy construction environments.
• Qualified or able to qualify in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld procedure specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using FCAW and SMAW.
• Execute fit-up, tacking, and welding of structural connections.
• Inspect welds for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Structural welding

FCAW (Flux Core)

SMAW (Stick)

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety standards

Job description

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

Little Rock-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 Little Rock 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
• Arkansas 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 — Little Rock‑area candidates encouraged to ask about eligibility
• Overtime opportunities based on project schedule
• Project‑based contract with potential for extended assignment based on performance

Work location

Greenville, MS (Washington County) — on‑site position. Per diem available for qualifying candidates.