Traveling Industrial TIG Welder

Tradesmen International; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $160/day for travelers

Job summary

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Industrial TIG Welders for projects in the South Haven, MS area on first shift. You will weld large-bore piping and structural steel to ASME IX specs, read drawings, and verify fit-up.

Candidates must have 3+ years of TIG or SMAW welding, ASME IX qualification or be able to pass a test, and be able to work at heights and on site. Per diem is offered for travelers; safety and quality are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel.
• Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship or equivalent military experience.
• Proficient with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.
• ASME Section IX qualification or ability to pass pre-employment test to ASME IX.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification (e.g., 6G) in GTAW on stainless or SMAW on carbon.
• Proficiency in TIG on stainless and stick on carbon; FCAW a plus.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and structural steel per drawings and ASME IX WPS.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; verify fit-up and root openings.
• Read isometrics, spool, and structural drawings; weld maps and heat numbers.
• Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with bolt-up.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, and tools; maintain orderly laydown areas.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work permits; report damaged material and conflicts immediately.

Skills

GTAW TIG welding

SMAW (stick) welding

ASME IX qualification

Welding test ability

Welding safety

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Military welding experience

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Welding machines

Torch

Grinders

Isometric drawings reading

Job description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced** Industrial TIG Welders for projects located in or around the South Haven, MS area.** This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $30-50/hour based on experience plus **$160/day per diem **for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. 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:Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS)Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weldRead isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where usedSupport hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld packageStage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderlyOpen and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediatelyFollow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorizationReport damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediatelySupport punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnoverRequirements3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experienceHands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steelQualified to ASME Section IX, or ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME Section IX in the process(es) and position(s) used on siteWillingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction siteAbility to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safelyStrong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTOPrior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sitesExperience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural membersCurrent ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbonProficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plusAWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalentOSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidatesAbility to read isometric, spool, and structural drawingsHigh school diploma or equivalency certificateMachines & technologies you'll use:TIG WelderStick Welder