Welder

FlexTrades is hiring skilled Welders for nationwide opportunities supporting locomotive fabrication and repair projects. If you have strong MIG and Stick welding skills and want to work on large, complex components in a hands-on environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG (90%) and Stick (10%) welding on low carbon steel plate and pipe
• Weld in all positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead
• Fit and weld large components directly on locomotives (not fixtured)
• Use plasma cutters, carbon arc gougers, and oxy torches for prep and rework
• Weld groove and fillet joints, including large socket joints in 5F pipe positions
• Read and interpret weld prints and AWS welding symbols
• Perform aesthetic grinding and contour finishing
• Inspect welds using fillet gauges, undercut gauges, and feeler gauges
• Operate overhead cranes (remote/pendant controlled) as needed
• Rework own and others’ welds based on quality reviews

Required Skills & Experience

• MIG welding experience with .035, .045, and .052 electrodes (spray transfer and short circuit)
• Stick welding experience with 7018 and 6010 electrodes
• Ability to weld pipe in 5F position using socket joints
• Able to perform PJP and CJP welds (with ceramic backing)
• Basic computer skills for accessing electronic instructions
• Able to read a tape measure to sixteenths
• Comfortable working in dirty environments with oil, fluids, and contaminants
• Willing to work in stations along the locomotive (not traditional weld benches)
• TIG and Flux Core welding experience is a plus

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.