Journeyman Welder

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Charleston, WV

23h•$28 - $37

About The Position

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Journeyman Welders for projects in or around Charleston, West Virginia. This is a first-shift opportunity paying $28–$37 per hour, based on experience and skill level. Welders work alongside other craftsmen with an emphasis on safety, productivity, and quality workmanship. Candidates must be willing to travel.

Requirements

Previous professional welding experience.
Previous electrical experience.
Experience reading blueprints and interpreting weld symbols.
Experience performing MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, and/or Submerged Arc Welding.
Tools of the trade are required.
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
OSHA 10 Certification; Tradesmen International may provide it to qualified candidates.
Must be willing to travel.
Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret complex industrial sketches, schematics, engineering layouts, and weld symbols.
Assemble, align, and secure metal workpieces using custom-built jigs and fixtures.
Perform thermal cutting with oxyacetylene torches, plasma arc cutters, and air carbon arc gouging equipment.
Operate angle grinders, bandsaws, shears, punches, and metal-finishing equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain welding equipment, including adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow, and machine settings.
Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on a variety of metals and assemblies.
Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and other precision materials.
Perform Stick (SMAW) welding using electrodes such as 6011 and 7018.
Perform Flux-Core (FCAW) welding on structural steel and heavy plate applications.
Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for high-production welding applications.
Maintain quality workmanship while following safety and production standards.