Traveling MIG Welder
About The Position
FlexTrades is seeking skilled Travel MIG Welders for a manufacturing project environment. This role requires candidates who are comfortable traveling for project-based assignments and possess strong fabrication, fit-up, and welding experience. Welders will primarily work with galvanneal and carbon steel materials, completing high-quality weldments from blueprints while maintaining strict quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing setting, be proficient in layout and fitting, and have the ability to read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
Requirements
- Previous MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong layout, fitting, and tacking experience.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
- Experience working with decimals, fractions, and measuring equipment.
- Ability to hold tolerances between 1/16" and 1/8".
- Comfortable performing grinding and weld cleanup daily.
- Willingness and ability to travel for project assignments.
- Candidates must pass an onsite weld test conducted to AWS D1.1 standards.
- Test Includes: MIG welding on 1/8" material, Horizontal and vertical-down fillet welds, Corner weld, Visual inspection and bend testing by a CWI, 30-minute completion requirement, No retests permitted.
Nice To Haves
- TIG welding experience.
- Experience welding galvanneal materials.
- Overhead welding experience.
- Experience with stainless steel and aluminum welding.
- Experience operating overhead cranes.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG welding using .035" and .045" wire with 90/10 shielding gas.
- Complete layout, fitting, tacking, and fabrication tasks prior to welding.
- Weld primarily on galvanneal steel and carbon steel components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld drawings, BOMs, and AWS welding symbols.
- Produce fillet and groove welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical-down positions.
- Set welding parameters when WPS documentation is unavailable.
- Verify fit-up tolerances ranging from 1/16" to 1/8".
- Use weld gauges and measuring tools to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Perform extensive grinding, cleaning, and weld finishing throughout each shift.
- Operate overhead cranes and pallet jacks safely.
- Complete rework as required to meet quality standards.
- Maintain productivity goals and quality expectations in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
Benefits
- Per Diem (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
