Travel Welder

Travel Welder

Join a dynamic team specializing in delivering engineering, inspection, and remediation services for lighting poles, transmission towers, and other infrastructures exposed to wear from usage, aging, and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks using Self Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-S) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements.
• Select and set up appropriate welding equipment, machinery, and materials.
• Execute welding operations in all positions, including flat (1G & 1F), horizontal (2G & 2F), vertical (3G & 3F), and overhead (4G & 4F).
• Inspect and verify welded components for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications.
• Perform weld tests and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and rectify defects such as cracks, porosity, and incomplete fusion.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a welder with Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency in welding operations in various positions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication and structural welding.
• Familiarity with MIG welding techniques.

Why Work Here?

This is a thriving and growing industry that offers room for growth. Enjoy the stability of 60-hour work weeks.

Work Environment

Projects can last from 3 weeks to 6 months, requiring candidates to be prepared to work in various environmental conditions alongside nature and wildlife. Steel toes rated with ankle protection and a weld hood are required, while all other necessary equipment is provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette, LA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.