TIG Welder/Pipefitter

Tradesmen International; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced TIG Welders/Pipefitters for projects in and around Buffalo, NY. This first-shift role offers pay up to $45/hour based on experience and skill level. Join craftsmen who prioritize safety, productivity, and quality workmanship to advance your welding career.

The position involves reading P&IDs, piping layouts, welding stainless and carbon steel systems, and operating orbital welding equipment, with a strong emphasis on workmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• TIG and purge welding experience required or preferred.
• Strong pipefitting and mechanical aptitude for assembly.
• Ability to read P&IDs and fabrication drawings.
• Self-motivated, capable of working in a job shop with minimal supervision.
• Experience with stainless and carbon steel piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangements and project specs.
• Pipe layout, fitting, and assembly of stainless and carbon steel piping.
• Perform TIG and purge welding on process piping and hydraulic lines.
• Produce high-quality full-penetration welds for sanitary pharma apps.
• Operate or learn orbital welding equipment; follow safety protocols.
• Work with lathes, drills, milling machines, and other fabrication tools.

Skills

TIG welding

Purge welding

Pipefitting

Read P&IDs

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or trade school training

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced TIG Welders/Pipefitters for projects located in or around Buffalo, NY. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is up to $45/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), general arrangement drawings, and project specifications
• Complete pipe layout, fitting, and assembly of stainless steel and carbon steel piping systems
• Perform TIG and purge welding on process piping, hydraulic lines, and related assemblies
• Produce full-penetration, high-quality welds for sanitary pharmaceutical applications
• Silver braze and solder copper refrigeration lines
• Operate or learn to operate computer-controlled orbital welding equipment
• Safely operate lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and other fabrication equipment
• Maintain quality workmanship while adhering to all safety and project requirements

Requirements:

• TIG and purge welding experience
• Strong pipefitting and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to fit and weld independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working with stainless steel and carbon steel piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and fabrication drawings
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a job shop environment
• High school diploma or trade school training preferred
• Ability to work at heights and in confined or tight spaces
• Ability to bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and committed to quality workmanship

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe" from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-NY-TONAWANDA