Traveling TIG Welder/Millwright

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Traveling Electrical TIG Welder for a direct hire opportunity with our client based in St. Cloud MN. Travel will be required up to 60%. Only candidates located in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin will be considered.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k!  

Starting Pay: $35.10/hour after successful completion of the first three weeks of training. Pay increases upon completion of the Bus Duct Technician Apprenticeship Program.
Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, per diem (while traveling), and 100% employer-paid hotels, flights, and rental vehicles.

This role combines TIG welding with hands-on electrical field service at power generation facilities across the United States, including nuclear and non-nuclear power plants. You'll perform aluminum TIG welding while also inspecting, maintaining, refurbishing, and installing electrical bus duct systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform aluminum TIG welding on horizontal and vertical pipe (1/8"–1" thickness)
• Complete approximately 80% electrical bus duct inspection, maintenance, installation, and refurbishment work
• Perform up to 20% TIG welding, depending on project requirements
• Inspect, clean, paint, silver plate, and refurbish bus duct systems
• Install bus duct systems, including rigging, alignment, and torquing
• Read blueprints and follow detailed procedures and safety standards
• Maintain accurate field documentation and job records
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Collaborate with foremen and crew members while actively seeking feedback and guidance
• Complete required computer-based training and testing

• Travel approximately 60% throughout the U.S.
• Assignments typically last 2–8 weeks, with some extending up to 3–6 months
• Emergency outage response is required, with the ability to mobilize within 24 hours (approximately 6–8 emergency calls per year)
• Expect extended schedules during outages, including 6-day/10-hour or 7-day/12-hour workweeks
• Day and night shifts are required based on project needs
• Workload is heaviest during the spring and fall outage seasons
• A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience with aluminum or stainless steel (professional experience; school experience alone does not qualify)
• Welding certification from an accredited school preferred
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 certification required before start date
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined industrial environments
• Willing to travel extensively
• Ability to become certified under company welding procedures, including SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements

• This is a safety-sensitive position supporting critical infrastructure and federal projects. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening (including marijuana)
• DOT physical and obtaining a DOT Medical Card
• Pre-placement physical examination
• Applicants must also be eligible to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, climb, crouch, and work in industrial environments
• Work in confined spaces and various weather conditions
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Travel extensively by air and vehicle
• Ability to pass all required medical screenings and physical examinations

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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