Combo Welder (Clinton,Iowa) Austin Industrial - Per Diem Paid

Professional•Clinton, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Combo Welder for industrial work in Clinton, Iowa. The role is temporary and works a 6/10 schedule, with per diem paid for days worked. The welder joins metal parts, including pipe and plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. The successful candidate will perform welding on pipe and structural components using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and TIG processes, including work on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The position requires maintaining and properly operating welding equipment while following safety regulations, wearing required personal protective equipment, and meeting applicable site and fitness-for-duty requirements. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The company offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, a matching 401(k), and employee ownership through its ESOP. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

3–5 years of journeyman-level industrial combo-welding experience.
Ability to weld 2-inch schedule 10 and 2-inch heavy-wall carbon steel using GTAW.
Ability to weld structural components and pipe using FCAW and TIG on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Ability to perform full-penetration welds using SMAW and flux-core welding applications and to complete x-ray welds using GTAW and SMAW.
Must pass a weld test.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied-air and air-purifying respirators, a safety harness, sandblast hoods, fire-resistant coveralls, a hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses.
Ability to perform physical activities including reaching overhead; working in varied positions; stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, working at heights, and balancing for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Join metal parts, including pipe and metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions.
Weld 2-inch schedule 10 and 2-inch heavy-wall carbon steel using GTAW.
Weld structural components and pipe using FCAW and TIG on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Perform full-penetration welds using SMAW and flux-core welding applications.
Start and complete x-ray welds using GTAW and SMAW processes.
Inspect work pieces for weaknesses and measure them with a straightedge or template to ensure they meet specifications.
Maintain and operate welding equipment properly while following safety regulations.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing work.
Follow applicable safety procedures, work instructions, company policies, and site requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.