Job Description

Position: Experienced TIG/Flux Core Welder

Location: Joplin, MO
Pay Rate: $23.00 - $35.00/hr (DOE)
Shifts Available: 1st and 2nd Shift
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire and Direct Hire Opportunities

Job Description:

We are seeking  experienced TIG/Flux Core Welders to join our client’s team in Joplin, MO. These positions offer  competitive pay and the potential for  temp-to-hire or direct hire placement. Candidates must have experience with  MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding , preferably in all  positions (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G) , and must be able to pass a weld test.

The  Welder will lay out, align, and weld  fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble  structural forms , such as  machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipes , following  blueprints and metallurgy requirements .

Key Responsibilities:

• Select type and size of pipe and equipment, planning  layouts, assembly, and welding based on  geometry, material properties, and welding techniques .
• Utilize  Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together using  bolts, clamps, and arc welding equipment .
• Weld  piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural components in  flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Connect and adjust welding cables for proper  amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as per specifications.
• Guide electrode or welding gun along the  weld line , ensuring correct  arc length, speed, and fusion depth .
• Perform  tack welding, manual application of filler rod, degreasing of weld joints , and  grinding or chemical cleaning as necessary.
• Repair  broken or cracked parts and  remove excess weld, defective material, slag, and spatter using  grinders, gougers, or scrapers .

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Technical Certification (company qualification tests) or  NCCER certification preferred .
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred .
• Previous experience in  welding, fabrication, or a related field .
• Strong understanding of  welding techniques, practices, and procedures .
• Ability to  certify on multi-process pipe welding .
• Proficiency in  SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes .
• Ability to  read blueprints, visualize objects in 3D, and interpret technical drawings .
• Capable of  meeting x-ray quality welding standards .
• Strong  mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Ability to  plan work, select proper tools, and maintain accuracy in welding operations .
• Must be able to follow  instructions, safety procedures, and industry best practices .

Job Order #: 120115

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