FlexTrades is seeking experienced Welders to join our team. This role involves fitting, tacking, and welding components to ASME standards with a strong focus on quality and safety. The ideal candidate has experience with MIG and TIG welding and can read technical drawings.
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
- Fit, tack, and weld components to ASME Section VIII standards
- Perform MIG, TIG, and automated MIG welding per WPS requirements
- Complete groove and fillet welds in all positions (including occasional 6GR)
- Weld carbon steel parts such as plate, pipe, nozzles, and brackets
- Read and interpret blueprints, AWS symbols, and WPS documents
- Inspect welds visually using gauges to ensure quality
- Clean, grind, and finish welds to meet standards
- Operate shop equipment (overhead cranes, pallet jacks)
- Set up fixtures and ensure proper alignment
- Perform both fixtured and freehand welding with precision
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace
- Support team learning, mentoring, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Experience with MIG and TIG welding (automated welding is a plus)
- Ability to weld in all positions, including vertical and overhead
- Experience working with carbon steel in fabrication settings
- Ability to read technical drawings, AWS symbols, and WPS documents
- Comfortable with metric and imperial measurements (metric preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Experience with weld inspection, grinding, and finishing
- Ability to operate or learn shop equipment (e.g., cranes)
- Willingness to learn shop-specific processes
- Ability to pass ASME weld qualification tests
- Reliable, team-oriented, and strong work ethic
Pay and Benefits:
- Pay: $36/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: $36.00 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 exp MIG/TIG Welding?
- Have you worked to ASME standards in the past? If yes, please indicate how recently and briefly describe your experience.
- What kinds of components have you welded in the past?
Work Location: On the road
