Traveling Structural Welder - Plant Outages

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

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Q What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Q What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
Q What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
Q How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
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