Industrial Trade Services

Pipe welder

Location

Covington, KY

Wage

$38/hr

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG Welding
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Posted on April 15, 2026

Job Description

TIG Pipe Welder / Pipefitter

• Location: Covington, KY (Shop)

• Pay: $34 - $38/hr + $120/day per diem for travelers

• Start Date: May 11

• Hours: 40 hrs/week

• Duration: 2+ weeks (likely more work coming + more hours)

Scope of Work

  • Fabrication of 16” x 8” reducing flanged pipe spools
  • Material: Schedule 10 – 316L stainless (butt weld fittings & weld neck flanges)

• Fit-up, tack, and weld-out from isometric drawings

  • Assist with hydrostatic pressure testing after fabrication

• Some additional pipefitting work if capable Requirements

  • AWS 6G pipe welding cert
  • Proven TIG experience on stainless (316L preferred)
  • Able to read and work off isometric drawings

• Pipefitting ability is a plus but not required Schedule / Work Outlook

  • Current job: ~2 weeks (40-hour weeks)
  • Additional projects are pending that could extend work another 2–3+ weeks
  • Typical work moving forward is short-term projects (3–5 weeks)