Fabrication Shop Pipefitters | Northlake, TX | $40/hr + $140/Day Per Diem

MIG Rollout Welder

Pipe Fabrication Shop | Northlake, TX (Dallas Area)

Pay: Up to $40/hr (DOE)

Per Diem: $140/day, paid 7 days a week when all scheduled hours are worked

Schedule: 60 hours/week | 6 days/week

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Long term, through January 2028

Weld test required

About the Job

Kodiak is hiring MIG Rollout Welders for a pipe fabrication shop in Northlake, TX, just outside Dallas.

You’ll weld pipe and fittings on rollers in a shop setting, with steady 60 hour weeks and work lined up through early 2028. If you can lay down clean, consistent rollout welds and pass a weld test, we want to talk to you.

Pay & Schedule

• Up to $40/hr (DOE)
• Overtime at $60/hr; double time at $80/hr
• $140/day per diem, paid 7 days a week when all scheduled hours are worked
• 6 days/week | About 60 hours/week
• Immediate start
• Long term shop work through January 2028

What You’ll Do

• Run MIG (GMAW) welding equipment to weld pipe and fittings in rollout position
• Set up welding equipment, positioners, and rollers before each job
• Set and maintain proper weld parameters (wire speed, voltage, gas flow)
• Read and follow weld procedures (WPS), shop drawings, and specifications
• Fit, tack, and weld pipe spools and fittings as part of the fabrication process
• Inspect finished welds to make sure they meet quality standards
• Prep material by grinding, beveling, and cleaning joints as needed
• Keep your work area clean and follow all shop safety requirements

Requirements

• Must pass a weld test
• Hands-on MIG welding experience in a pipe fabrication or structural shop
• Experience welding pipe and fittings on rollers or positioners
• Ability to read weld symbols, shop drawings, and weld procedures
• Ability to set up and adjust MIG equipment for clean, consistent welds
• Ability to work 6 days/week, about 60 hours/week, in a shop environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience

• Pipe spool fabrication
• Flux core (FCAW) welding
• Carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
• Fitting and tacking pipe spools
• Industrial, commercial, or data center fabrication work

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods and work in a shop environment with heat, noise, and fumes
• Bend, kneel, and reach while welding and setting up equipment
• Wear required PPE, including welding hood, gloves, and safety glasses