FlexTrades is hiring TIG Welders with stainless steel experience to fabricate ASME tanks and vessels. The role is mostly fitting, assembly, grinding, and finishing, with TIG welding making up about 5–20% of the work. Must be able to read blueprints and follow weld specifications.
Who we are
FlexTrades is a premier traveling workforce solutions provider helping manufacturers nationwide overcome production shortfalls, skills gaps, and tight deadlines. Since 2004, we’ve deployed skilled tradespeople and engineers to top companies in industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and more.
At FlexTrades, technicians earn competitive pay, build new skills, and gain hands-on experience while working in world-class facilities across the country. We handle travel and logistics so you can focus on your craft, your growth, and work that truly matters.
Responsibilities
- Perform TIG welding, fitting, assembly, grinding, and finishing of stainless-steel tanks, vessels, and skids.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Fit, tack, and weld components to specifications.
- Produce high-quality welds and cosmetic finishes.
- Operate grinders and other finishing tools.
- Work safely while meeting quality and production standards.
- Assist with material handling using overhead and jib cranes as needed.
Qualifications
- TIG welding experience on 304 and/or 316 stainless steel.
- Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
- Experience welding sheet and plate materials from 12-gauge to 3/8-inch.
- Strong fitting, tacking, fabrication, and mechanical skills.
- Ability to perform grinding and cosmetic finishing.
- Comfortable working in hard-to-reach welding areas.
- Experience with pipe and tube welding is a plus.
- Experience with ASME tank, vessel, skid, or process piping fabrication preferred.
- Must be able to pass a 6G TIG stainless pipe weld test and 1G MIG stainless plate weld test.
Pay and Benefits:
- Pay: $34/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Travel Pay to and from the project
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Let FlexTrades help to place you where your expertise is needed the most. Apply today!
Please Note: We are currently experiencing a high number of responses for our job openings. We appreciate your patience, and someone will be in touch if your skillset matches the position
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Pay: $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Our roles require travel within the continental U.S. for 3–6 month on‑site contract assignments. Are you willing to travel and stay in the assignment area for the full duration?
- This role includes fitting, assembly, grinding, and fabrication work in addition to welding. Are you comfortable spending most of your day performing non-welding tasks?
- Do you have professional TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment?
- Do you have experience TIG welding stainless steel pipe, tube, and plate?
Work Location: On the road
