Welder
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Welders for long-term, high-paying contract work across the United States. We have immediate project needs in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
Are you a skilled MIG and TIG Welder who takes pride in precision and weld quality? Join a team that values your expertise and offers great pay, full travel coverage, and consistent overtime.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a traveling Welder with FlexTrades, you will:
- Perform MIG welding (C10 Argon/CO2 mix) using push-pull and pulse transfer techniques
- Perform TIG welding with a foot pedal, ceramic torch nozzle, 3/32” electrode, AC/DC current, and various cup sizes
- Interpret and follow detailed weld prints, blueprints, and standard operating procedures
- Execute a wide variety of weld joints including lap, tee, beveled, and flared groove welds
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and some overhead positions
- Work on fixtured parts to ensure consistent, repeatable welds
- Weld on aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel plate and tubing
- Work with materials up to ½” thick for plate and up to 3/8” wall thickness for tube (round and square pipe up to 4” diameter)
- Perform tube-to-tube and tube-to-plate welding
- Produce high-quality, cosmetically sound welds (single to three-pass welds)
- Conduct grinding for rework or cosmetic refinements as needed
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety protocols
- Pass a PFT/RFT test onsite for PAPR use (powered air-purifying respirator)
Position Requirements
- Must be highly skilled in MIG and TIG welding processes
- Must be able to read and interpret complex weld blueprints
- Must have experience working with multiple metal types and various welding positions
- Must value cosmetic weld quality and consistency
- Must be comfortable using heavy equipment like forklifts and overhead cranes
- Must meet physical and safety testing requirements, including drug testing and PAPR clearance
- Must be willing and able to travel and work on 3- to 12-month assignments
- Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and perform 50+ hours per week including overtime
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $32/hour
- Guaranteed overtime every week at time and a half
- Paid travel to and from client sites
- Paid single-occupancy hotel lodging
- $45/day per diem
- Access to full health and wellness benefits
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
- Opportunity to work independently and without micromanagement
Why Work with FlexTrades?
FlexTrades connects skilled tradespeople with cutting-edge manufacturers across the country. We offer unmatched pay, job security, and benefits for tradespeople who love variety, challenge, and flexibility. If you’re ready to put your welding skills to work on exciting projects while seeing the country, this is the job for you.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Please Note: Due to high applicant volume, we appreciate your patience. A recruiter will reach out if your experience matches current project needs.
