Traveling Industrial TIG Welder

Accelera Staffing; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking skilled Industrial TIG Welders for upcoming projects in the South Haven, MS area. This first-shift role offers $30–$50/hour with an additional $160 daily per diem for travel over 60 miles.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality results, efficiency, and safety in a data center construction environment. Responsibilities include welding structural steel and large-bore piping per ASME IX, interpreting drawings, and ensuring proper fit-up and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in industrial structural steel or large-bore piping.
• GTAW (TIG) for stainless steel and SMAW (stick) for carbon steel.
• Able to pass ASME Section IX weld test or show current qualifications.
• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors on data center sites.
• Operate grinders, torches, welding equipment, and tools safely.
• Follow site-specific PPE, LOTO, and hot-work protocols.
• Experience on heavy-civil, industrial, or data center projects.
• ASME Section IX 6G stainless TIG or carbon stick credentials preferred.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training completed.
• Interpret structural and isometric drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, tack, and weld structural steel and large-bore piping per ASME IX and blueprints.
• Prepare joints by cutting, beveling, grinding, and aligning components.
• Interpret drawings while tracking heat numbers and continuity.
• Install hangers, struts, and supports to finish weld package efficiently.
• Staging materials, tracking inventory, and managing tools.
• Site prep and cleanup, fire watch, hot-work permitting, debris removal.
• Maintain safe site via PPE, LOTO, and hot-work rules.
• Report unsafe conditions or defects in drawings promptly.
• Support NDE hold-points, repairs, and punch-list items during turnover.

Skills

GTAW (TIG) proficiency

SMAW (stick) proficiency

ASME IX testing

Blueprint interpretation

Welding equipment operation

Height/work outdoors

PPE/LOTO compliance

Safety training (OSHA 10)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG Welding Systems

Stick Welding Systems

Job description

We are currently seeking skilled Industrial TIG Welders for upcoming projects in the South Haven, MS vicinity. This role operates on a first-shift schedule, offering compensation between $30 and $50 per hour depending on your background, with an additional $160 daily per diem provided for those traveling more than 60 miles. If you are a dedicated professional looking to collaborate with a team that prioritizes high-quality results, efficiency, and a culture of safety, we invite you to take the next step in your professional journey with us.

We are currently seeking skilled Industrial TIG Welders for upcoming projects in the South Haven, MS vicinity. This role operates on a first-shift schedule, offering compensation between $30 and $50 per hour depending on your background, with an additional $160 daily per diem provided for those traveling more than 60 miles. If you are a dedicated professional looking to collaborate with a team that prioritizes high-quality results, efficiency, and a culture of safety, we invite you to take the next step in your professional journey with us.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble, tack, and weld structural steel and large-bore industrial piping according to ASME Section IX specifications and project blueprints.
• Prepare joints by cutting, beveling, grinding, and aligning components to ensure precise fit-up and reinforcement standards.
• Interpret structural, spool, and isometric drawings while adhering to heat number tracking, rod control, and continuity protocols.
• Assist in the installation of hangers, struts, and structural supports to ensure the entire weld package is completed efficiently.
• Maintain an organized work environment by staging materials, tracking inventory, and managing tools effectively.
• Manage site preparation and cleanup, including fire watch duties, hot-work permitting, and debris removal to ensure a seamless transition for incoming crews.
• Promote a secure job site by strictly adhering to PPE, LOTO, and hot-work regulations, ensuring no unauthorized welding occurs on live systems.
• Maintain project quality by promptly reporting any unsafe conditions, material defects, or discrepancies in technical drawings.
• Facilitate project completion by assisting with NDE hold-points, repairs, and final punch-list items during system turnover.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in industrial structural steel or large-bore piping, or completion of a formal apprenticeship or military training.
• Proven proficiency in GTAW (TIG) for stainless steel and SMAW (stick) for carbon steel applications.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment ASME Section IX weld test or provide current documentation of existing qualifications.
• Comfortable performing duties at heights and working in outdoor environments typical of data center construction.
• Competence in the safe operation of grinders, torches, welding equipment, and various hand or power tools.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace by following all site-specific protocols, including hot-work and LOTO procedures.
• Previous background working on heavy-civil, industrial, or data center construction projects.
• Expertise in welding heavy structural members and large-bore utility, mechanical, or process piping.
• Possession of current ASME Section IX certifications, such as 6G for stainless TIG or carbon stick welding.
• Technical skill in both stick and TIG processes, with additional experience in FCAW considered a benefit.
• Valid AWS D1.1 structural welding certification or an equivalent industry credential.
• Completion of OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret structural and isometric blueprints.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational credential.

Equipment and technical tools utilized:

• TIG Welding Systems
• Stick Welding Systems