Journeyman Welder

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Welders for projects located in or around Charleston, WV. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is $28-$37/hour based on experience and skill level.  If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! 

• Read and interpret complex industrial sketches, schematics, engineering layouts, and weld symbols
• Assemble, align, and secure metal workpieces using custom-built jigs and fixtures
• Perform thermal cutting using oxyacetylene torches, plasma arc cutters, and air carbon arc gouging equipment
• Operate angle grinders, bandsaws, shears, punches, and metal finishing equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain welding equipment, including voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow, and machine settings
• Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on a variety of metals and assemblies
• Perform TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and other precision materials
• Perform Stick (SMAW) welding using electrodes such as 6011 and 7018
• Perform Flux-Core (FCAW) welding on structural steel and heavy plate applications
• Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for high-production welding applications
• Maintain quality workmanship while adhering to safety and production standards

• Previous professional welding experience
• Previous electrical experience 
• Experience with blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation
• Experience performing MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, and/or Submerged Arc Welding
• Tools of the trade required
• Proper PPE required
• OSHA 10 Certification; TI may provide to qualified candidates 
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“Be Safe” from fraud!  Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front”  costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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