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Aerotek; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 Days Per Diem

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking TIG/Combo Pipe Welders in Southaven, MS to weld large-bore piping and structural steel for high-pressure data center projects. You’ll work from drawings, follow ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1, and contribute to safe, efficient turnover of systems.

The role requires hands-on welding, reading shop/field drawings, and coordinating with multi-discipline teams on site. Contract-to-hire with per diem benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience welding large-bore piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX.
• GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification or ability to pass pre-employment weld test.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings and follow WPS.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld piping and structural steel per drawings and WPS.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints for proper fit-up and reinforcement.
• Read isometric and spool drawings and track heat numbers and rod controls.
• Support installation and hanging of supports, and bolt-up activities to complete weld package.
• Stage and inventory pipe, fittings, and tools, keeping laydown yards organized.
• Enforce safety rules, perform hot-work permits, and lockdown/tagout procedures.
• Report damaged materials and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist with punch-list completion, weld repairs, and turnover.

Skills

GTAW/TIG on stainless

SMAW on carbon steel

ASME Section IX qualification

AWS D1.1 qualification

Read and interpret drawings

Job description

?TRAVEL PIPE WELDERS WANTED IN SOUTH HAVEN, MISSISSIPPI?

TIG / Combo Pipe Welder (High-Pressure Stainless)

? Jobsite Location: Southaven, Mississippi

? $30.00 - $60.00/Hour + 7 Days Per Diem

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Job Description

This role supports the buildout of high-performance data centers by fitting and welding large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX standards. You will work hands-on throughout construction, collaborating with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to weld pipe, supports, and structural assemblies from initial installation through final turnover on next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.

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, ensuring proper fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after welding.

• Read and interpret isometric, spool, and structural drawings, and work accurately to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control or continuity requirements where applicable.

• Support the installation and hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members, and assist with equipment setting and bolt-up activities required to complete the weld package.

• 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 installing protection, performing fire watch, 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 so issues can be resolved quickly.

• Support punch-list completion, weld repairs, and 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 (for example, 6G) in GTAW on stainless steel and/or SMAW on carbon steel, 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, and follow welding procedure specifications (WPS).

• Ability to safely operate welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools.

• Strong safety mindset and consistent adherence to site procedures, including hot-work permits and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.

• Willingness and physical ability to work at heights, outdoors, and on an active, evolving data center construction site.

• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.

• Experience supporting equipment setting, bolt-up, and structural installation as part of a weld package.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain organized laydown yards and work areas in a fast-paced construction environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a compelling long-term incentive structure, including a significant equity grant upon conversion to permanent employment that vests over four years, with an accelerated vesting schedule after the first year. You gain the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge AI supercomputing and data center projects while building deep expertise in high-spec industrial welding. The environment emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and professional growth, providing a platform to develop advanced welding skills and progress your career on complex, high-impact infrastructure.

Work Environment

You will work on an active data center construction site focused on next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure. The role involves welding large-bore piping and structural steel using processes such as GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and SMAW (stick) on carbon steel, in compliance with ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 standards. The environment includes working at heights, outdoors, and in changing site conditions, with frequent use of welding machines, torches, grinders, and other hand and power tools. Strict adherence to safety procedures, including PPE usage, hot-work permits, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, is required throughout all phases of construction and turnover.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southaven, MS.

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 besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southaven,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.