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 & Schedule
- 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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