Sub Arc SAW Welder
FlexTrades is hiring Sub Arc SAW Welders for nationwide project-based assignments supporting heavy industrial fabrication and large-scale structural steel manufacturing. This role is built for welders who understand automated welding processes, can maintain consistent weld quality on thick materials, and are comfortable working with oversized components in production environments.
If you have experience with submerged arc welding and can manage long weld cycles while maintaining precision and consistency, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Operate automated sub arc welding equipment and manage weld parameters through a control interface
- Weld circular and longitudinal seams on large steel tower sections while monitoring flux flow and weld quality
- Work from a seated operator station positioned 12 to 20 feet above the ground for extended periods depending on weld type
- Follow detailed work instructions including weld settings, sequence steps, and safety procedures
- Move between seated and standing positions to inspect weld seams and verify proper machine operation during each pass
- Use remote-operated overhead cranes to position and transfer large steel sections during setup
Qualifications
- Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions written in metric units
- Experience performing submerged arc welding on heavy steel materials required
- Comfortable working at heights of 12 to 20 feet for extended periods
- Ability to complete a hands-on weld test using provided instructions and equipment
- Experience handling multiple weld passes on thick steel sections, including repetitive cycles lasting 20 minutes or longer
- Ability to work within production tracking systems to log job start and stop times and record part information
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production schedules, protect weld quality, and complete complex fabrication projects by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support heavy industrial fabrication, energy infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When weld quality and structural integrity matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your submerged arc welding expertise to projects where precision and consistency are critical.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
