Aerotek

Overview

The Traveling Welder position involves a 3-week project in Baltimore, MD, focusing on maintenance and repair activities at a coal-fired utility plant. The role offers weekly pay and includes lodging and per diem for meals.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment using preventive, predictive, and productive maintenance practices.
• Perform cutting of steel parts using an oxy-acetylene torch in accordance with safety procedures.
• Operate air chisels and related mechanical tools for removal and repair of metal components.
• Carry and lift tools, equipment, and parts as needed to support maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes to move materials and access work areas safely.
• Perform internal cleaning of precipitators, including removal of dust and debris, and carry out related mechanical and minor weld repairs.
• Work inside electrostatic precipitators to clean out dirt and dust from the air-handling components.

Requirements

• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut steel parts safely and accurately.
• Experience operating air chisels and similar mechanical tools for metal removal and preparation.
• Capability to carry and lift tools, equipment, and parts required for maintenance tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes or the ability to learn under supervision.
• Experience working in power plants, heavy industrial facilities, or similar environments.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, or welding support.
• Familiarity with electrostatic precipitators or similar air pollution control equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and consistent use of required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary crew of mechanics and welders.
• Willingness to work extended hours and consecutive days during shutdown periods.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• This role is based at a coal-fired utility plant in Baltimore, MD, working under on-site supervision as part of a 10-person crew composed of mechanics and welders.
• The schedule runs continuously during the assignment period, with work hours of 12 hours per day, 6 days per week, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
• Travel time is paid, and you receive a single-occupancy hotel room at no cost, along with a daily per diem for meals.