FlexTrades is hiring skilled MIG and TIG Welders for high-paying, travel-based assignments at leading manufacturing facilities across the country. Immediate openings are available in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. If you’re confident with stainless steel tubing, blueprint interpretation, and freehand fabrication, this opportunity offers competitive pay, guaranteed overtime, and full benefits.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding to join our fabrication team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in welding stainless steel tubing, interpreting blueprints, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and mild carbon steel
- Weld large components such as tunnel frames and leg frames, some up to 8–10 feet in size
- Fabricate using fixtures and freehand techniques
- Weld square and round tubing (2–3” diameter, 2–4’ length or longer), including:
- Tube-to-tube
- Tube-to-gusset
- Tube with end caps
- Execute welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions (no overhead)
- Work with fillet and groove weld joints
- Interpret blueprints (imperial/inch format) and WPS; follow verbal instructions
- Determine sequence of assembly based on prints and best practices
- Maintain high standards of weld appearance and quality — parts are not painted post-weld
- Operate 5-ton overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts for material handling and positioning
- Participate in a hands-on weld qualification test on day one using scrap materials
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding, especially on stainless steel and stainless tubing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Strong fabrication skills including layout, fitting, tacking, and welding
- Comfortable working with large weldments and using material handling equipment
- Capable of working independently and retaining verbal instructions and tribal knowledge
- Critical thinking skills and adaptability in a non-standardized, evolving environment
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $42/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
- Ability to perform tasks with little to no supervision
- Ability to travel and commit to assignments ranging from 3 months to 1 year
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime for the duration of the assignment (50+ hours/week)
- Must meet drug test requirements
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of skilled trades talent for the manufacturing industry. For over 40 years, we’ve helped welders and fabricators find project-based roles that offer freedom, flexibility, and competitive compensation. Whether you specialize in stainless, carbon, MIG, TIG, or structural welding — FlexTrades puts your skills to work where they’re needed most.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Location: Nationwide – Possible Jobs in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Maintenance Technicians for project-based roles supporting plastics manufacturing operations across the United States. If you have a background in injection molding and automated assembly systems and enjoy troubleshooting complex machinery in a fast-paced environment, we want to connect with you.
Qualifications
- Experience in plastics manufacturing (injection molding preferred; blown film, extrusion, blow molding acceptable)
- Familiarity with machines that include a screw and barrel
- Exposure to automated, high-speed production environments
- Basic understanding of PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens); Ladder Logic experience preferred
- Strong troubleshooting skills without reliance on PLC access
Key Responsibilities
- Perform reactive maintenance and preventive maintenance (PMs) on a variety of manufacturing equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines (Husky, Toshiba, Arburg, Demag/Van Dorn, Engel; 200–400t range) and automated assembly machinery (Mikron, Tecmes)
- Work with components including VFDs, proximity sensors, pneumatic grippers, solenoid blocks, servo valves, hydraulic cylinders, encoders, and linear bearings
- Handle electrical systems ranging from 480V 3-phase to 24V
- Use CMMS for work orders and equipment documentation
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.
Location: Nationwide – Possible Jobs in Oregon, California, and Nevada
FlexTrades is hiring skilled Aerospace Painters for nationwide project-based assignments. If you have extensive experience in manual spray painting and powder coating in open and closed booths, this is your opportunity to support high-precision aerospace manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in high-precision spray painting, preferably in aerospace
- Proven ability to meet strict cosmetic and weight specifications with minimal to no rework
- Deep understanding of HVLP spray techniques and fluid dynamics
- Experience painting parts with complex geometries and varying sizes
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking in paint application
- Familiarity with MIL spec standards and digital inspection tools
Key Responsibilities
- Apply high-solid polyurethane paints with precision to meet strict cosmetic and MIL specifications
- Ensure proper fluid rate, spray distance, and gun flow to avoid texture and meet weight requirements
- Mix paints and primers precisely per specified ratios, including high-solid polyurethane topcoats and acid etching primers
- Perform visual inspections and use digital MIL spec gauges to verify paint thickness (3–5 mils max)
- Clean and maintain paint equipment, switch filters, and follow all safety protocols including respirator use
- Reference work instructions, mixing guides, and curing specs to ensure compliance with customer standards
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.
Location: Nationwide – Possible Jobs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
FlexTrades is hiring experienced CNC Swiss Operators for precision machining assignments across the United States. This is a travel-based opportunity to run high-performance Swiss-style CNC machines in a high-mix, high-precision environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a CNC Swiss Operator to join our precision machining team. You’ll be responsible for running multiple Swiss-style CNC machines in a high-mix, high-precision environment. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience operating Swiss CNC machines (Ganesh and Maier preferred)
- Ability to read blueprints and understand basic GD&T
- Familiarity with 316 stainless steel and bronze materials
- Comfortable working with lot sizes around 2,500 and bar stock of 9/16” or 7/8”
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Key Responsibilities
- Operate up to three CNC Swiss machines simultaneously (machines are near each other but not in a cell)
- Perform simple offsets and monitor machine performance
- Read and interpret standard and metric blueprints (conversion not required)
- Maintain production tolerances between .002” – .005”
- Perform operator-level maintenance and assist with preventive maintenance tasks
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.
