Travel Pipe Welder - TIG & Stick for Data Centers

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced Travel TIG Welders to support large-scale data center construction projects. You will perform TIG welding on stainless steel and stick welding on carbon steel, reading isometric drawings and weld maps, and ensuring high-quality welds on piping systems.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial welding experience, ASME IX qualification or test, and AWS D1.1 certification. Travel via nationwide sites, with varied shifts and OT benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial pipe welding experience.
• Strong TIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Experience with Stick (SMAW) welding on carbon steel.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification (6G preferred) or ability to pass a site weld test.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read isometric drawings, weld maps, spool drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and combo pipe welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping systems.
• Fit, tack, align, and weld large-bore industrial piping, pipe racks, skids, platforms, supports, and structural steel assemblies.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and prepare pipe and structural members for installation.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, spool sheets, weld symbols, structural drawings, and specifications.
• Verify fit-up, root openings, joint preparation, and weld quality before and after welding.
• Work on higher-pressure water and gas systems common in industrial and data center construction.
• Support installation of hangers, strut, supports, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with weld repairs, punch-list completion, hydrotesting, leak testing, and system turnover activities.
• Maintain organized work areas, laydown yards, and material inventory.
• Follow all site-specific safety requirements including LOTO, hot-work permits, fire watch procedures, and PPE standards

Skills

Pipe welding

TIG welding

SMAW / Stick welding

Reading isometric drawings

Safety compliance

Weld inspection

Education

ASME IX qualification (6G preferred)

AWS D1.1 certification

NCCER Welding Certification

AWS Pipe Certifications

Job description

Aerotek is seeking experienced Travel TIG Welders to support large-scale data center construction projects. You will perform TIG welding on stainless steel and stick welding on carbon steel, reading isometric drawings and weld maps, and ensuring high-quality welds on piping systems.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial welding experience, ASME IX qualification or test, and AWS D1.1 certification. Travel via nationwide sites, with varied shifts and OT benefits.