Traveling TIG Welder

Direct Hire St. Cloud MN Starting at $27.00/hr $35.10/hr after training Travel up to 80%

Our client is seeking a Traveling Electrical TIG Welder to join their team in St. Cloud MN. This is a direct-hire opportunity combining aluminum TIG welding with hands-on electrical field service at power generation facilities across the United States including nuclear and non-nuclear plants.

Candidates must currently reside in Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota Iowa or Wisconsin.

• Starting Pay: $27.00/hr during the first three weeks of training
• Pay After Training: $35.10/hr upon successful completion of initial training
• Additional increases available through the Bus Duct Technician Apprenticeship Program up to 50HR
• Medical Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Per diem while traveling
• 100% employer-paid hotels flights and rental vehicles
• Paid travel expenses

This position is approximately 80% electrical bus duct field service and 20% TIG welding depending on project requirements.

• Perform aluminum TIG welding on horizontal and vertical pipe ranging from 1/8 to 1 thickness
• Inspect maintain install and refurbish electrical bus duct systems
• Clean paint silver-plate and refurbish bus duct components
• Install bus duct systems including rigging alignment and torquing
• Read blueprints technical documents and detailed work procedures
• Follow company customer and site-specific safety requirements
• Complete accurate field documentation and job records
• Work closely with foremen and crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently
• Complete required computer-based training and testing
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment

• Travel approximately 80% throughout the United States
• Typical assignments last 28 weeks with some projects lasting 36 months
• Participate in emergency outage response and be able to mobilize within 24 hours
• Approximately 68 emergency calls per year
• Outage schedules may include 6 days/10 hours or 7 days/12 hours
• Both day and night shifts may be required
• Heaviest workload typically occurs during spring and fall outage seasons
• A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel

• 2 years of professional TIG welding experience
• Experience welding aluminum or stainless steel
• Welding certification from an accredited school preferred
• Valid drivers license
• OSHA 10 certification required before starting
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation
• Comfortable working at heights in confined spaces and industrial environments
• Willing and able to travel extensively
• Ability to become certified under company welding procedures including SMAW GTAW and GMAW
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Because this position supports 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
• Requirements necessary to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power facilities

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Climb crouch bend and work in industrial environments
• Work in confined spaces and varying weather conditions
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear required PPE
• Travel extensively by air and vehicle
• Successfully complete all required medical screenings and physical examinations

If youre an experienced TIG Welder looking to build specialized electrical field-service skills while traveling across the U.S. this is an excellent opportunity to join a team with structured training strong benefits and a clear path for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer