FlexTrades is hiring Flux Core Welders to fabricate, fit, and weld large pressure vessels and steel tanks. This role plays a critical part in producing high-quality products by performing precision fabrication, welding, and quality-focused workmanship while following established welding procedures and safety standards.
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
- Lay out, fit up, tack, fabricate, and weld large pressure vessels and steel tanks.
- Perform Flux Core welding on vessel components including nozzles, legs, footpads, manways, and repads.
- Complete fillet and groove welds on carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
- Weld dissimilar materials including stainless-to-carbon and stainless-to-stainless combinations.
- Perform vertical uphill and multi-pass welding on plate thicknesses up to 3/4 inch.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, weld callouts, and welding procedures.
- Measure, lay out, and verify dimensions using tape measures and fabrication tools.
- Grind, clean, and finish welds to quality requirements.
- Complete quality checks and required documentation throughout the fabrication process.
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes after company-provided training.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Flux Core Welder in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong fit-up and fabrication experience.
- Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
- Experience welding dissimilar metals.
- Ability to perform vertical uphill welding.
- Experience with multi-pass welding on thick materials.
- Ability to read blueprints and weld drawings.
- Knowledge of weld symbols and weld callouts.
- Ability to use tape measures and common fabrication tools.
- Pressure vessel or ASME Section VIII Division 1 experience preferred.
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?
- How many years of Flux Core welding experience do you have in a manufacturing facility?
- Have you butt welded round material to flat material?
- Can you read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and weld callouts without supervision?
Work Location: On the road
