Industrial TIG Welder

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Houston, TX

5d•$30 - $50

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. Travelers who live 60 or more miles from the job site receive $160 per day in per diem. Welders will work alongside skilled craftspeople with an emphasis on safety, productivity, and craftsmanship. The role involves fitting, preparing, and welding large-bore industrial piping and structural steel according to drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications. The welder also supports installation and turnover work, maintains orderly work areas, and follows site safety procedures. The posting lists a location of US-TX-HOUSTON.

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 and outdoors 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 experience 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, including pipe racks, platforms, supports, and skids, in accordance with drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications.
Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and weld reinforcement before and after welding.
Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; follow weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control or continuity requirements where applicable.
Support installation of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; 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, including providing protection and fire watch, handling hot-work permits, removing debris, segregating scrap, and resetting the area at the end of the shift.
Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
Immediately report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts.
Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.