Combo Pipe Welder Journeyman
Location
Rapid City, SD
Posted on October 13, 2026
Location
Rapid City, SD
Posted on October 13, 2026
Overview
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.
Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial. This collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project. The collective experience and knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements. With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.
At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Company Bio
Recruitment Video: https://youtu.be/quH8QE2gqSQ
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for joining numerous types and configurations of metal components using one or multiple welding processes, as required by site specifications and national code requirements. The Welder will be required to adhere to all site safety requirements while performing all work as instructed by supervision.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, weld symbols, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand. Follows project specifications, Quality Control program documents and understand WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications.) Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, welding symbols and other written instructions and diagrams in order to perform tasks accurately. Perform GTAW, SMAW, FACW, GMAW and other mixed type of welds based on project needs. Site will determine which welding processes apply as project needs vary. Field install welds, including, but not limited to: Structural; duct work, hoppers, bag house’s, attachment points for Electricians, Ironworkers, and Pipefitters. Pipe including, but not limited to, Stainless steel, various types of chrome, and carbon pipe. Select proper fillers for welding task based on welding procedure specifications. Prepare welding surfaces per welding procedure to achieve proper joint detail. Assist pipe fitters pulling measurements to prep work area, help prep material to weld and install, as well and any other task needed to complete job. Work with other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman. Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction. Communicate with Foreman regarding any problems arising, materials required, or any hazards noted. Ability to work different shifts and overtime as required. Work under production schedule pressure. Attain set standards of accuracy. Be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
Qualifications
4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience High School Diploma or GED Certification (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations. When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors. Set a personal example of safe behavior. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards Other may duties may be assigned
Physical Demands
Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions. May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks. Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals. Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions. This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.). Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas. May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights. Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings. Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings. Keep good balance and work at heights. See well (either naturally or with correction). Hear well (either naturally or with correction.) Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Hours
This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.
Travel
Travel required up to 90%. Position requires presence directly on the Project Site location with intermittent travel to residence of record.
What's In It For You
Financial Wellbeing
Compensation $47.00-$2.00 Shift Differential / hour, commensurate with experience Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Dakota currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$29/hr across 37 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Rapid City, SD right now, from 6 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across South Dakota as a whole we're tracking 60 other active welding openings from 42 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Rapid City, or widen the search to South Dakota.
Phoenix Industrial, Inc., a MasTec Company currently has 1 other opening live in South Dakota, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in South Dakota at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Maguire (5), Vermeer Corporation (4), and MasTec Industrial, a MasTec Company (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within South Dakota, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Rapid City at $43/hr and Freeman at $27/hr. Rapid City is among them.
This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication 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.
See all combo welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Combo Pipe Welder Journeyman figures were last recalculated when this page was built.