TIG Welder & Pipefitter - High Pay + First Shift

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

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.