Stainless Steel TIG Welder

Tradesmen International, Inc.•Montville, CT

2d•$55

About The Position

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Stainless Steel TIG Welders for projects in the Montville, Connecticut area. The role is available on first or third shift, with pay up to $55 per hour based on experience and skill level. Welders work alongside skilled tradespeople with an emphasis on safety, productivity, and craftsmanship. The work involves installing industrial process piping and welding stainless steel pipe, vessels, and structural assemblies. Welders interpret technical drawings and isometric pipe spools, prepare and fit joints, maintain inert-gas backing, operate TIG welding equipment, inspect welds, and restore stainless steel corrosion resistance. Candidates must pass a weld test and drug screen, and bring their own welding equipment, tools, and standard PPE.

Requirements

Pass a weld test.
Pass a drug screen.
Bring your own TIG welding rig, welding hood, grinders, chipping hammer, required welding tools, and standard PPE.

Responsibilities

Install new industrial process piping.
Work with schedule 10 and schedule 40 stainless steel ranging from 3 to 30 inches.
Read and interpret technical drawings, isometric pipe spools, and structural layouts to plan cuts, fits, and welds.
Cut, bevel, align, and clean stainless steel joints, removing oil, grease, and carbon contamination.
Fit up pipe spools, handrails, or sheet assemblies using precision tacks and suitable filler metals.
Set up and maintain argon or inert-gas backing inside stainless steel tubing and pipe roots.
Operate portable DC inverter power sources to weld root, hot, fill, and cap passes on pipe, vessels, or structural frames.
Control thermal input and prevent warping or discoloration when welding thin-gauge or architectural stainless steel.
Perform visual and dimensional checks, test for pinholes or lack of fusion, and apply pickling paste, passivation, or mechanical polishing to restore corrosion resistance.
Maintain a safe worksite, manage compressed argon cylinders, use appropriate PPE, and follow hot-work permits.