Structural MIG Welder
About The Position
Mural Group Industrial is hiring Structural MIG Welders for a travel contract at a major steel manufacturing facility in Apple Grove, West Virginia. The project is expected to run 3 or more months with real potential to extend. Per diem applies. This is a start-now opportunity and we are actively considering welders with 1 to 3 years of experience -- this project is heavily prep-focused and is a great fit for someone earlier in their structural welding career who wants consistent travel work at strong pay. You will be part of a crew working on four large square structural steel silos on-site at an active steel plant. The silos are lying on their sides on the ground, putting the working wall at 12 to 14 feet in height. The work is primarily prep and structural tack/weld work: welding new external L-profile stiffener ribs onto the outside of the structure, followed by removing existing internal ribs. The bulk of the work is prep -- grinding, fitting, cleaning, and supporting the weld sequence -- making this accessible to welders who are still building their structural resume. Total welding scope across all four silos is approximately 1,854 feet. The base material is ASTM A572 Grade 60 structural carbon steel, 3/8 to 7/16 inch thick. Welding is intermittent -- you weld a segment, leave a gap, move along, and weld again. This prevents heat-induced bowing and distortion on structural plate. The primary working position is flat-vertical. No overhead welding is required. Aerial lifts will be used for some work above 6 feet. Weld inspection is by magnetic particle testing. Welding procedure specifications (WPS) are provided by the client.
Requirements
- MIG (GMAW) welding experience on carbon steel
- 1 to 3 years of welding experience
- Some structural carbon steel plate welding background is preferred (fabrication, stiffeners, gussets, or similar)
- Basic comfort with vertical position (3G) work
- Ability to work on aerial lifts at heights above 6 feet
- Willingness to travel and commit for 3 or more months
- Ability to pass a 7-year background check
- Ability to pass urine and hair drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI)
Responsibilities
- Welding new external L-profile stiffener ribs onto the outside of the structure
- Removing existing internal ribs
- Grinding, fitting, cleaning, and supporting the weld sequence
- Performing structural tack/weld work
Benefits
- Per diem for travel and lodging
- $45 to $60 per hour depending on your experience and background
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
