Traveling TIG Welder

Tradesmen International; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Résumé du poste

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring Traveling TIG Welders for projects located in or around the South Haven, MS area. This first shift role offers pay of $30-50/hour based on experience plus $160/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from the job site.

Join a team that values safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship on challenging data center construction projects. You will weld large-bore piping and structural steel, read isometrics and spool drawings, and support site

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel.
• GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and SMAW on carbon steel.
• ASME Section IX qualification or ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME IX.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on data center construction sites.
• Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidates.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.

Responsabilités

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel per drawings and ASME IX WPS.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up and reinforcement.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control requirements.
• Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown areas orderly.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work permits, and site rules; report issues promptly.

Connaissances

TIG welding

Stick welding

Read drawings

Safety minded

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Welding equipment

Description du poste

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Traveling 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 weld
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used
• Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly
• Open 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 immediately
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization
• Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately
• Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover

Requirements

• 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience
• Hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steel
• Qualified 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 site
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site
• Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO
• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites
• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members
• Current ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbon
• Proficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plus
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training for qualified candidates
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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

Location

US-LA-BATON ROUGE