Field TIG Welder (Local Travel) - Food Grade Metals

Cannonball Recruiting•Lancaster, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a skilled Field TIG Welder to support food-grade customers with on-site welding, fabrication, and repair work. The role helps keep customer equipment and systems operating safely and efficiently. The successful candidate has strong TIG capability on stainless and other food-grade materials, can read prints, works independently in the field, and provides excellent customer service under deadline-driven conditions. This is a full-time, field-based role at customer locations such as manufacturing plants and industrial facilities. Local travel to customer sites is required, with paid mileage and travel time; occasional overnight stays may be required. The role involves exposure to industrial hazards, including machinery, electrical equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Personal transportation to and from job sites is required, with mileage and time paid per policy. Compensation is $26.00–$35.00 per hour based on experience, with a sign-on bonus. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated TIG welding proficiency.
Strong working knowledge of TIG welding processes for stainless-steel and food-grade applications.
Ability to fabricate, fit up, and finish welds to high-quality standards.
Ability to read and work from prints, measurements, and weld symbols.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; local travel is required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
Ability to work in varied conditions, including confined spaces, heights, noise, and temperature changes.
Ability to travel regularly to customer sites; occasional overnight stays may be required.
Must provide personal transportation to and from job sites.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certifications.
At least one year of field or industrial welding experience (preferred).
Stick welding experience.
Experience working in industrial environments and at customer sites.
Relevant welding or industrial maintenance certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform TIG welding on food-grade metals, primarily stainless steel, including repairs, modifications, and fabrication.
Support installation, retrofit, and repair of equipment and components to customer specifications.
Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and repairs involving brackets, supports, guards, piping or tubing, and structural components.
Complete preventive-maintenance-related welding repairs to minimize downtime.
Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals to plan and execute work.
Diagnose issues and determine appropriate repairs while maintaining sanitary and food-grade standards.
Serve as the on-site point of contact during service visits and communicate findings, repair plans, and recommendations to customers and internal teams.
Build customer relationships through timely, clean, high-quality workmanship.
Follow safety policies and site rules, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements.
Conduct pre-task risk assessments, maintain a safe work area, and promptly report hazards, near-misses, and incidents.
Track time, job notes, and administrative items required for billing and reporting.
Document materials used, scope changes, and completed work.
Keep the service vehicle stocked with necessary tools, consumables, and basic parts.
Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition and inspect them regularly.