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Traveling Welder - Midwest

Fabcon
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
Purpose/Scope:

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels
  • Takes work direction from welding crew foreperson
  • May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson
  • Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner
  • Handles equipment in a responsible manner
  • Follows established safety procedures and policies

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3G & 4G Certified Welder
  • AWS Certification

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
  • Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
  • Ability to work from ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft
  • Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers union
  • General knowledge of construction practices
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
  • Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of construction or manual labor experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

  • Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer

Work Environment:

  • Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles

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