Traveling Welder | $40-60/hr + Per Diem

Aerotek; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Per diem $160

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek is seeking travel TIG welders for Houston project work on large industrial piping and structural steel for data center infrastructure. You will weld to ASME Section IX, read isometrics, and support installation, with emphasis on safety and compliant workmanship.

This contract-to-hire role offers a per diem and competitive hourly pay, with benefits and weekly pay as part of Aerotek’s workforce services across North America.

Formación

• 3+ years of welding large industrial piping/structural steel.
• GTAW (TIG) on stainless or SMAW on carbon steel.
• ASME Section IX qualification (6G) or ability to pass test.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.
• Safe use of welding machines, torches, grinders, and hand/power tools.
• Strong safety mindset with LOTO/PPE adherence.
• Experience welding large-bore piping and heavy structural members.

Responsabilidades

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore piping and structural steel per drawings and WPS.
• Read and interpret drawings, weld maps and heat numbers.
• Support installation and hanging of structural members and weld packages.
• Maintain organized laydown yards and tool inventories.
• Follow safety rules and manage hot-work permits and LOTO.
• Report damaged materials and non-conformities promptly.
• Assist with NDE hold-point activities through turnover.

Conocimientos

3+ years welding

GTAW TIG on stainless

ASME IX 6G qualification

AWS D1.1

isometric/drawings reading

tool use safety

LOTO & PPE compliance

welding large-bore piping

Descripción del empleo

Travel TIG Welders | $160/per diem

Job Description

This role focuses on fitting and welding large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX standards in support of high-performance data center construction. You will contribute directly to the buildout of next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure, working closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams from initial construction through system turnover.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and structural steel, including pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies, in accordance with drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints, checking fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after welding to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Read and interpret isometric, spool, and structural drawings, and work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control or continuity requirements where applicable.
• Support installation and hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members, and assist with equipment setting and bolt-up as needed to complete weld packages.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools, maintaining organized laydown yards and orderly work areas.
• Open and close work areas each shift, including setting up protection, performing fire watch activities, managing hot-work permits, removing debris, segregating scrap, and resetting the area so the next crew can start work immediately.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), hot-work, and site safety rules, and refrain from welding on live or unpurged systems without proper authorization.
• Report damaged materials, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts promptly to ensure issues are addressed quickly and safely.
• Support punch-list completion, weld repair work, and non-destructive examination (NDE) hold-point activities through system turnover.

Essential Skills

• Journey-level industrial construction welding experience, typically 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.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification (such as 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbon, or the ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME Section IX in the processes and positions used on site.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret isometric, spool, and structural drawings accurately.
• Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong safety mindset with a consistent willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
• Willingness to work at heights and outdoors on a dynamic data center construction site.
• Familiarity with weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control or continuity tracking processes.
• Ability to maintain organized work areas, laydown yards, and material inventories.
• Attention to detail in joint preparation, fit-up verification, and weld quality checks.

Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the organization through an equity program that vests over four years, with a portion vesting after the first year and additional equity vesting quarterly thereafter. The environment rewards craftsmanship, safety, and reliability while offering the chance to work on cutting-edge data center and AI infrastructure projects that have a meaningful impact on future technology.

Work Environment

This position is based on an active data center construction site, working with large industrial piping and structural steel in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You will regularly use welding machines, torches, grinders, and other hand and power tools, and may work at heights and in changing weather. The role requires adherence to strict site safety protocols, including PPE usage, hot-work permits, and lockout/tagout procedures. Work areas, laydown yards, and material storage must remain orderly and well-maintained to support efficient construction operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.