STRUCTURAL FLUX CORE WELDER
- Tradesmen International
- Multiple Sites
Job Description
Tradesmen International is seeking experienced Structural Flux-Core Welders for a long-term shop fabrication project supporting large-scale data center construction.
This position focuses on welding light and heavy structural steel beams, columns, and assemblies in a fabrication shop environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) experience and a background in structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial welding.
This is a great opportunity for experienced welders looking for consistent, long-term work with substantial hours.
Pay Rates
Welders will be classified based on experience, weld test results, and applicable WPS requirements:
- Class A: $35/hour
- Class B: $28/hour
- Class C: $24/hour
Per Diem
- $100/day, 7 days per week for eligible travelers.
- Employees must work all available scheduled shifts to qualify for all seven days of per diem.
Available Sites:
El Mirage, AZ
Pocatello, ID
West Jordan, UT
Henderson, NV
Available Shifts
Night Shift: 4:30 PM – 4:00 AM
Shifts are approximately 11–11.5 hours, with scheduling based on project requirements. Overtime and extended hours may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural steel welding in a fabrication shop environment.
- Weld light and heavy beams, columns, and structural assemblies.
- Perform FCAW/Flux-Core welding in accordance with project specifications.
- Follow applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Read and interpret structural drawings and welding symbols.
- Perform groove and fillet welds to required quality standards.
- Maintain production requirements while ensuring weld quality.
- Inspect completed welds and make necessary corrections or repairs.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by the project.
Required Weld Tests
All candidates must successfully pass:
- 2G Flux-Core Weld Test
- 2F Flux-Core Weld Test
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience with structural steel fabrication.
- Strong FCAW/Flux-Core welding experience.
- Experience with heavy fabrication.
- Experience welding beams, columns, and structural assemblies.
- Proficiency with groove and fillet welds.
- Experience working from WPS requirements.
- Ability to read structural drawings and weld symbols.
- AWS or other recognized structural welding certifications are preferred.
- Current or expired welding certifications are encouraged.
Work Environment
This is a physically demanding fabrication shop position requiring candidates to work extended shifts and maintain consistent production and quality standards. Candidates must be comfortable standing for extended periods and working around heavy steel, welding equipment, and fabrication machinery.
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As North America's premier Construction Labor Support Company, Tradesmen International offers contractors and industrial clients a direct path to maximize labor productivity for every dollar spent on skilled labor. We focus on genuine partnerships with our clients, providing unique Total Labor Support ® services to help them achieve the correct balance of full-time workers and contingent skilled labor, as well as take full control over all labor-related costs.
1. Continuous quality and innovation in serving contractors' contingent labor needs since 1992.
2. More than 100 offices in major metropolitan markets throughout North America, including all major seaports.
3. More than 5,000 active North American and international clients.
4. Thousands of full-time, safety-conscious craftsmen in all trades, at all skill levels available locally or traveling.
5. Custom staffing solutions for the broadest range of construction, manufacturing and industrial segments:
- Commercial
- Heavy Industrial / Light Industrial
- Manufacturing / Fabrication
- Institutional
- Residential
- Maritime: Shipyard / Yacht
- Energy (wind turbine/solar/ethanol/nuclear)
6. Our Major Accounts Group covers every city across North America with proven heavy-industrial craftsmen who are experienced in shut-downs, outages, refinery turn-arounds, relocations and new construction. This group is comprised of local and travel-dedicated trades who are supported and dispatched by the company's Project Support Group.
7. Our Marine Division utilizes both local presence and national reach to provide the experienced, proven shipyard-worthy marine craftsmen you need, wherever you need them.
8. Every Tradesmen International craftsman arrives with a Satisfaction Guarantee.
9. A North American support staff of more than 600 employees who have first-hand experience and knowledge of construction, labor management and recruitment.
With thousands of contractor and industrial clients, and thousands of high-caliber commercial, industrial and manufacturing craftsmen, we're one of North America's premier construction employers.
We're constantly interviewing – and hiring – those individuals who pride themselves on setting quality standards for the industry. All of our employees share a dedication to professionalism, and it shows through:
- Emphasis on safety
- Unwavering reliability and punctuality
- Good appearance and attitudes
- Highly productive work ethic
- Exceptional skills at Helper, Apprentice, Journeyman or Master Levels
- Desire for continuous skill improvement
- Belief in Tradesmen International's Core Values
- Commitment to be Drug Free
We provide steady work, competitive wages, safer working conditions and good opportunities for skilled tradesmen to hone their skills and increase their earnings. If that sounds like your kind of opportunity, join us!
Employee Benefits:
We provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a life-long relationship with us. Benefits include:
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Health insurance
- Prescription drug plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
- Vacation Pay Opportunities
- Incentive programs / Service Awards
- Employee appreciation events
- Tool purchase program
- Employee Store