Traveling Structural Flux-Core Welder

Tradesmen International; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Vacation Pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively hiring Traveling Structural Flux-Core Welders to join our field teams across multiple sites. The role features a competitive pay rate up to $35/hour and a $100 per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the jobsite.

You will weld structural steel in fabrication environments, prioritizing safety, quality, and productivity. The position requires strong FCAW welding experience, ability to read drawings and welding symbols, and adherence to WPS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must pass weld tests
• Experience with structural steel fabrication
• Strong FCAW/Flux-Core welding experience
• Experience with heavy fabrication
• Experience welding beams, columns, and structural assemblies
• Proficiency with groove and fillet welds
• Experience working from WPS requirements
• Ability to read structural drawings and weld symbols
• AWS or other recognized structural welding certifications preferred
• Current or expired welding certifications encouraged

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel welding in a fabrication shop environment
• Weld light and heavy beams, columns, and structural assemblies
• Perform FCAW/Flux-Core welding according to project specs
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols
• Perform groove and fillet welds to required quality standards
• Maintain production requirements while ensuring weld quality
• Inspect completed welds and make corrections or repairs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by the project

Skills

FCAW welding

Reading drawings & welding symbols

Groove & fillet welds

WPS compliance

Quality inspection & corrections

Education

AWS or structural welding certifications (preferred)

Tools

Flux-Core welding equipment

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Traveling Structural Flux-Core Welders. The pay rate is up to $35/hour plus $100/per diem to Travelers 60+ miles from the Jobsite. 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:

• Perform structural steel welding in a fabrication shop environment
• Weld light and heavy beams, columns, and structural assemblies
• Perform FCAW/Flux-Core welding in accordance with project specifications
• Follow applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols
• Perform groove and fillet welds to required quality standards
• Maintain production requirements while ensuring weld quality
• Inspect completed welds and make necessary corrections or repairs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by the project

Requirements:

• Must pass various weld tests
• Previous experience with structural steel fabrication
• Strong FCAW/Flux-Core welding experience
• Experience with heavy fabrication
• Experience welding beams, columns, and structural assemblies
• Proficiency with groove and fillet welds
• Experience working from WPS requirements
• Ability to read structural drawings and weld symbols
• AWS or other recognized structural welding certifications are preferred
• Current or expired welding certifications are encouraged

Jobsites Available:

• El Mirage, AZ
• Henderson, NV
• Pocatello, ID
• West Jordan, UT

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

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Location

US-NE-OMAHA