Experience TIG/Flux Core Welder
About The Position
We are seeking experienced TIG/Flux Core Welders to join our client’s team in Joplin, MO. These positions offer competitive pay and the potential for temp-to-hire or direct hire placement. Candidates must have experience with MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding , preferably in all positions (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G) , and must be able to pass a weld test. The Welder will lay out, align, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms , such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipes , following blueprints and metallurgy requirements .
Requirements
- Previous experience in welding, fabrication, or a related field
- Strong understanding of welding techniques, practices, and procedures
- Ability to certify on multi-process pipe welding
- Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes
- Ability to read blueprints, visualize objects in 3D, and interpret technical drawings
- Capable of meeting x-ray quality welding standards
- Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations
- Ability to plan work, select proper tools, and maintain accuracy in welding operations
- Must be able to follow instructions, safety procedures, and industry best practices
Nice To Haves
- Technical Certification (company qualification tests) or NCCER certification preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Select type and size of pipe and equipment, planning layouts, assembly, and welding based on geometry, material properties, and welding techniques
- Utilize Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required
- Lay out, position, align, and fit components together using bolts, clamps, and arc welding equipment
- Weld piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
- Connect and adjust welding cables for proper amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as per specifications
- Guide electrode or welding gun along the weld line , ensuring correct arc length, speed, and fusion depth
- Perform tack welding, manual application of filler rod, degreasing of weld joints , and grinding or chemical cleaning as necessary
- Repair broken or cracked parts and remove excess weld, defective material, slag, and spatter using grinders, gougers, or scrapers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
