Traveling TIG Welder

Tradesmen International; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation Pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Tradesmen International is actively hiring traveling TIG welders for projects around the South Haven, MS area. This first shift role pays $30-50/hour with $160/day per diem for travelers 60+ miles from site.

Join a team of craftsmen focused on safety, productivity, and top-tier workmanship on large-bore piping and structural steel. Candidates must have 3+ years welding experience and hold ASME IX qualification or be able to pass the test.

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel.
• Hands-on GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification or ability to pass a test.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on data center construction sites.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; TI can provide training.

Responsibilities

• Weld large-bore piping and structural steel per drawings and WPS.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up and reinforcement.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; follow welding maps and codes.
• Help with hanging of supports, staging, and inventory of pipe and fittings.
• Follow safety rules, LOTO, PPE, and hot-work procedures.

Skills

TIG welding (GTAW)

SMAW welding

Read isometric drawings

Welding safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASME Section IX qualification

Tools

Welding machines

Torches & grinders

Job description

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

“Be Safe from fraud!” Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

Location

US-TX-PORT ARTHUR