Traveling Structural Welder — Flux-Core Expert

Tradesmen International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $100

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring Traveling Structural Flux-Core Welders to join a skilled team across several job sites. The pay rate is up to $35/hour plus $100 per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the jobsite.

You will perform FCAW welding on structural steel, read weld symbols, and ensure quality across beams, columns, and assemblies. Expect extended shifts, overtime, and a focus on safety and craftsmanship.

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 in accordance with project specifications.
• 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 necessary 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

Structural welding

Weld symbols reading

Groove welds

Fillet welds

WPS compliance

Welding tests

Tools

AWS certifications

Job description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring Traveling Structural Flux-Core Welders to join a skilled team across several job sites. The pay rate is up to $35/hour plus $100 per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the jobsite.

You will perform FCAW welding on structural steel, read weld symbols, and ensure quality across beams, columns, and assemblies. Expect extended shifts, overtime, and a focus on safety and craftsmanship.