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Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have been serving the power industry since 1947, specializing in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. The Combo Pipe Welder Journeyman will join various metal components using multiple welding processes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, weld symbols, and other written instructions.
  • Follow project specifications and Quality Control program documents.
  • Perform GTAW, SMAW, FACW, GMAW and other mixed type of welds as required.
  • Field install welds for structural components and various types of pipe.
  • Select proper fillers for welding tasks based on specifications.
  • Prepare welding surfaces to achieve proper joint detail.
  • Assist pipe fitters with measurements and material preparation.
  • Work with other crafts as requested by project supervision.
  • Communicate with Foreman regarding problems, materials, or hazards.
  • Work different shifts and overtime as required.
  • Maintain accuracy under production schedule pressure.

Requirements

  • 4+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED Certification (preferred).
  • Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
  • Ability to participate in daily toolbox meetings.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
  • Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week.
  • Travel required up to 90% with presence directly on the Project Site.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Rapid City, SD

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Rapid City, SD currently run a median of $48/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $41–$48/hr across 8 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 Rapid City, SD

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Rapid City, SD right now, from 7 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across South Dakota as a whole we're tracking 56 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.

The most active employers in South Dakota at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Maguire (4), Aerotek (3), 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.

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.

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