Job Description

Overview

As a Welder (HVAC Piping) at Modigent, you'll utilize specialized welding skills to fabricate, install, and repair piping systems for commercial HVAC and mechanical applications. The company emphasizes a people-first culture, providing training and advancement opportunities while contributing to sustainable building systems.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, fit, align, and install piping systems for HVAC and mechanical applications.
  • Perform high-quality multi-position welding using TIG and Stick processes.
  • Read, interpret, and execute work from complex blueprints and specifications.
  • Measure, cut, bevel, thread, groove, and prepare pipe ends and fittings.
  • Set up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment and perform pre- and post-weld preparations.
  • Inspect materials for defects and ensure proper alignment and joint preparation.
  • Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing on completed welds.
  • Install, repair, and modify valves, flanges, hangers, and related piping accessories.
  • Identify and correct improper fit-ups and material issues.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Document work as required and support project closeout.
  • Travel to project sites as assigned, including out-of-town jobs.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of verifiable pipe welding experience, preferably in HVAC or mechanical contracting.
  • High school diploma or GED required; trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
  • AWS Certified Welder or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces or at heights.
  • Proficiency in TIG and Stick welding processes on various materials.
  • Advanced blueprint and technical interpretation skills.
  • Knowledge of welding symbols and codes, material properties, and preparation techniques.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Primarily field-based in commercial/industrial construction settings.
  • Exposure to noise, dust, heights, and welding fumes.
  • Frequent regional travel to project sites and occasional on-call availability may be required.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Tampa, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 120 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Tampa, FL

We're tracking 14 other active welding openings in Tampa, FL right now, from 13 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 252 other active welding openings from 147 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tampa, or widen the search to Florida.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (17), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (15), and Aerotek (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Jacksonville at $32/hr, Orlando at $29/hr, and Fort Myers at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG and Stick work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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