TIG​/Flux Core Welder

Position:
Experienced TIG/Flux Core Welder

Location: Joplin, MO

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $35.00/hr (DOE)

Shifts Available: 1st and 2nd Shift

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire and Direct Hire Opportunities

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced TIG/Flux Core Welders to join our client’s team in Joplin, MO. These positions offer competitive pay and the potential for temp-to-hire or direct hire placement. Candidates must have experience with MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding
, preferably in all positions (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G), and must be able to pass a weld test. The Welder will lay out, align, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms
, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipes
, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select type and size of pipe and equipment, planning layouts, assembly, and welding based on geometry, material properties, and welding techniques.
• Utilize Gas‑Metal Arc, Flux‑Cored Arc, Gas‑Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together using bolts, clamps, and arc welding equipment.
• Weld piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Connect and adjust welding cables for proper amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as per specifications.
• Guide electrode or welding gun along the weld line, ensuring correct arc length, speed, and fusion depth.
• Perform tack welding, manual application of filler rod, degreasing of weld joints, and grinding or chemical cleaning as necessary.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and remove excess weld, defective material, slag, and spatter using grinders, gougers, or scrapers.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Technical Certification (company qualification tests) or NCCER certification preferred
  .
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  .
• Previous experience in welding, fabrication, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to certify on multi‑process pipe welding.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, visualize objects in 3D, and interpret technical drawings.
• Capable of meeting x‑ray quality welding standards.
• Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Ability to plan work, select proper tools, and maintain accuracy in welding operations.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety procedures, and industry best practices.

Job Order #: 120115

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