Traveling Structural Welder - Plant Outages
Company
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
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Traveling Structural Welder - $25/ hr + Paid Travel, Tools Supplied, and Referral Bonuses
We've Got the Gear, the Travel, and the Pay - Just Bring the Skill
At Industrial Air Flow Dynamics, Inc., we know great welders don't just need a paycheck, they need support. That's why we supply all the tools and PPE required for each job, cover your travel and hotel, pay you for passing your weld test. We even reward you for bringing your friends along. When you work with us, you're not just another name on a roster, you're part of the crew that keeps America's power plants running.
We're hiring experienced Stainless Steel Structural Welders (Flux-Core Process) for long term, nationwide turnaround work. If you're dependable, driven, and ready to get paid to travel, read on.
Why Weld with Us?
Tools & PPE Provided - No need to haul your gear. We've got it covered.
Paid Weld Test - Pass our weld test? You get paid for it.
Travel Covered - We pay your airfare and provide shared hotel accommodations.
Daily Per Diem - $30/day to cover meals and incidentals.
Referral Bonuses - Know someone who's got what it takes? Get paid when we hire them.
Fair Pay - $25/hour + $15/hour paid while you travel time to the project The Job
You'll travel across the U.S. to power plant sites, welding stainless steel structural components using the Flux-Core process (309 wire on ½" carbon plate). You'll read and work from detailed blueprints, and perform 2G, 3G, and 4G welds in all positions, including overhead and vertical, in high-pressure, physically demanding environments like boilers and scaffolding systems.
What We're Looking For
3+ years of industrial welding experience
Ability to pass bend-tested welds: 2G, 3G, and 4G (Flux-Core, 309 wire)
Comfortable working at heights and in tight, hot spaces
Willing to travel continuously nation
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Traveling Structural Welder - $25/ hr + Paid Travel, Tools Supplied, and Referral Bonuses
We've Got the Gear, the Travel, and the Pay - Just Bring the Skill
At Industrial Air Flow Dynamics, Inc., we know great welders don't just need a paycheck, they need support. That's why we supply all the tools and PPE required for each job, cover your travel and hotel, pay you for passing your weld test. We even reward you for bringing your friends along. When you work with us, you're not just another name on a roster, you're part of the crew that keeps America's power plants running.
We're hiring experienced Stainless Steel Structural Welders (Flux-Core Process) for long term, nationwide turnaround work. If you're dependable, driven, and ready to get paid to travel, read on.
Why Weld with Us?
Tools & PPE Provided - No need to haul your gear. We've got it covered.
Paid Weld Test - Pass our weld test? You get paid for it.
Travel Covered - We pay your airfare and provide shared hotel accommodations.
Daily Per Diem - $30/day to cover meals and incidentals.
Referral Bonuses - Know someone who's got what it takes? Get paid when we hire them.
Fair Pay - $25/hour + $15/hour paid while you travel time to the project The Job
You'll travel across the U.S. to power plant sites, welding stainless steel structural components using the Flux-Core process (309 wire on ½" carbon plate). You'll read and work from detailed blueprints, and perform 2G, 3G, and 4G welds in all positions, including overhead and vertical, in high-pressure, physically demanding environments like boilers and scaffolding systems.
What We're Looking For
3+ years of industrial welding experience
Ability to pass bend-tested welds: 2G, 3G, and 4G (Flux-Core, 309 wire)
Comfortable working at heights and in tight, hot spaces
Willing to travel continuously nation
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What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $27.50 as of May 2026. The 10th percentile earns $18.75 per hour while the 90th percentile earns $38.20 per hour in the same period.
How many hours per week can welders legally work before overtime applies in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt welders under the FLSA as of 2026. Standard shifts are limited to 8 hours per day in most union contracts covering welders.
What education and certification are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that a high school diploma plus a 6-12 month postsecondary welding certificate is the typical entry requirement as of 2026. AWS D1.1 certification is mandatory for 78 percent of structural welding positions.
Which documents are needed to apply for welder positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9, state-issued photo ID, and Social Security card to DOL-registered employers as of 2026. Welding certifications and OSHA 10-hour card copies are also required for federal contract jobs.
