Industrial TIG Welder

Tradesmen International, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

5d • $30 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Industrial TIG Welders for projects in or around South Haven, Mississippi. This is a first-shift opportunity paying $30–$50 per hour based on experience, plus $160 per day in per diem for travelers living 60 or more miles from the job site. Welders will work on industrial piping and structural-steel assemblies at a changing data center construction site, following drawings, welding procedures, and site safety requirements. The role includes welding, material preparation and handling, work-area setup and cleanup, and support for inspections, repairs, and system turnover.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience 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.
• Qualified to ASME Section IX or able to pass a pre-employment ASME Section IX weld test in the processes and positions used on site.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.
• Ability to safely use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification, such as 6G, in GTAW on stainless steel and/or SMAW on carbon steel.
• Proficiency in both TIG welding on stainless steel and stick welding on carbon steel; FCAW is a plus.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training; Tradesmen International can provide training for qualified candidates.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and structural steel assemblies, such as pipe racks, platforms, supports, and skids, according to drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after welding.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; follow weld maps, heat-number requirements, and rod-control or continuity requirements where used.
• Support the hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members, and assist with equipment setting and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.
• Open and close work areas by providing protection, fire watch, and hot-work permits, removing debris, segregating scrap, and resetting the area at the end of the shift.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and other site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
• Promptly report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts.
• Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.

Benefits

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program with points earned for hours worked
• Vacation pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Per diem of $160 per day for travelers living 60 or more miles from the job site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED