Carbon & Stainless Steel Pipe Welders Needed in the DFW Area
Company
Scale and Change LLC
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
28–45 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
We are seeking carbon and/or stainless steel pipe welders for multiple projects that are breaking open in the DFW area. We have plenty of openings and a large backlog of work coming--all long-term jobs of at least 4-6 months in length and a minimum of 40 hours a week. Some jobs will also have 10-30 hours a week in overtime. Some projects that are further outside of the DFW metro area have per diem of up to $120/day worked. For projects more local to the DFW area--we are only seeking locals who can commute daily to the projects and no per diem will be provided.
Must haves:
-4-5 years of experience welding on carbon and/or stainless steel pipe (stick/SMAW welders).
-Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
-Valid identification proving right-to-work in the US.
-Reliable transportation to get to the job, on-time, everyday.
To inquire about the projects, please text "DFW WELDER" to any/all of the following:
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
(469) 264-2176
Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Application Question(s):
• Do you have necessary tools and PPE?
Experience:
• carbon steel pipe welding: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Must haves:
-4-5 years of experience welding on carbon and/or stainless steel pipe (stick/SMAW welders).
-Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
-Valid identification proving right-to-work in the US.
-Reliable transportation to get to the job, on-time, everyday.
To inquire about the projects, please text "DFW WELDER" to any/all of the following:
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
(469) 264-2176
Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Application Question(s):
• Do you have necessary tools and PPE?
Experience:
• carbon steel pipe welding: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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