SST Direct

Overview

Seeking a Traveling Electrical TIG Welder for a direct hire opportunity with a client based in Sioux Falls, SD, requiring up to 60% travel. This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, and 401k.

Responsibilities

• Perform aluminum TIG welding on horizontal and vertical pipe (1/8"–1" thickness)
• Complete approximately 80% electrical bus duct inspection, maintenance, installation, and refurbishment work
• Perform up to 20% TIG welding, depending on project requirements
• Inspect, clean, paint, silver plate, and refurbish bus duct systems
• Install bus duct systems, including rigging, alignment, and torquing
• Read blueprints and follow detailed procedures and safety standards
• Maintain accurate field documentation and job records
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Collaborate with foremen and crew members while actively seeking feedback and guidance
• Complete required computer-based training and testing

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience with aluminum or stainless steel
• Welding certification from an accredited school preferred
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 certification required before start date
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined industrial environments
• Willing to travel extensively
• Ability to become certified under company welding procedures, including SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Travel approximately 60% throughout the U.S.
• Assignments typically last 2–8 weeks, with some extending up to 3–6 months
• Emergency outage response is required, with the ability to mobilize within 24 hours
• Expect extended schedules during outages, including 6-day/10-hour or 7-day/12-hour workweeks
• Day and night shifts are required based on project needs
• Workload is heaviest during the spring and fall outage seasons
• A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel