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Job Description

Overview

As a Rig Welder, you will be responsible for multiple types of welding and cutting on any type of pipe in various positions.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and recognize problems during the welding process and adjust speed, voltage, amperage, or feed of the rod accordingly.
  • Read and interpret prints and plans.
  • Perform code (ASME, AWS or API) compliant welds using SMAW process.
  • Provide proper tools for performing all essential functions in various locations.
  • Use equipment such as welder torch, electrode holder, drill press, gas welding and welding electrode.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience required.
  • Must have reliable, fully outfitted RIG with required insurance.
  • Must be able to weld qualification test coupon per job requirements.
  • Possess a positive 'can do' attitude & strong work ethic.
  • Ability to take detailed instruction.
  • Willing to be challenged to improve welding skills to meet high quality standards.
  • Must be able to read & understand weld symbols, weld procedures, mechanical and structural drawings.
  • Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
  • Must be able to use Oxy/fuel & Plasma hand cutting torch.
  • Must be able to provide own general hand tools.

Additional Information

  • Flexible working schedule to support project needs.
  • Must be able to work 20-30 feet above ground.
  • Daily housekeeping of shop and/or work area.
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How this job compares in Billings, MT

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Montana currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$33/hr across 11 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 Billings, MT

Billings, MT currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Montana as a whole we're tracking 14 other active welding openings from 12 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Billings, or widen the search to Montana.

The most active employers in Montana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are William M Kronmiller & Co., Inc. (2) and Spherion (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick. 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.

See all oil and gas welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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