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Traveling TIG Welder/Millwright

SST Direct
Sioux, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Seeking a Traveling Electrical TIG Welder for a direct hire opportunity with our client based in Sioux Falls, SD. Travel will be required up to 60%. Only candidates located in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin will be considered.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental and 401k!  


Starting Pay: $35.10/hour after successful completion of the first three weeks of training. Pay increases upon completion of the Bus Duct Technician Apprenticeship Program.
Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, per diem (while traveling), and 100% employer-paid hotels, flights, and rental vehicles.

This role combines TIG welding with hands-on electrical field service at power generation facilities across the United States, including nuclear and non-nuclear power plants. You'll perform aluminum TIG welding while also inspecting, maintaining, refurbishing, and installing electrical bus duct systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform aluminum TIG welding on horizontal and vertical pipe (1/8"–1" thickness)
  • Complete approximately 80% electrical bus duct inspection, maintenance, installation, and refurbishment work
  • Perform up to 20% TIG welding, depending on project requirements
  • Inspect, clean, paint, silver plate, and refurbish bus duct systems
  • Install bus duct systems, including rigging, alignment, and torquing
  • Read blueprints and follow detailed procedures and safety standards
  • Maintain accurate field documentation and job records
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
  • Collaborate with foremen and crew members while actively seeking feedback and guidance
  • Complete required computer-based training and testing
Travel & Schedule
  • Travel approximately 60% throughout the U.S.
  • Assignments typically last 2–8 weeks, with some extending up to 3–6 months
  • Emergency outage response is required, with the ability to mobilize within 24 hours (approximately 6–8 emergency calls per year)
  • Expect extended schedules during outages, including 6-day/10-hour or 7-day/12-hour workweeks
  • Day and night shifts are required based on project needs
  • Workload is heaviest during the spring and fall outage seasons
  • A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience with aluminum or stainless steel (professional experience; school experience alone does not qualify)
  • Welding certification from an accredited school preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • OSHA 10 certification required before start date
  • Comfortable working at heights and in confined industrial environments
  • Willing to travel extensively
  • Ability to become certified under company welding procedures, including SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical documents
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • This is a safety-sensitive position supporting critical infrastructure and federal projects. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug screening (including marijuana)
  • DOT physical and obtaining a DOT Medical Card
  • Pre-placement physical examination
  • Applicants must also be eligible to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power facilities.
Physical Requirements
  • Frequently stand, walk, climb, crouch, and work in industrial environments
  • Work in confined spaces and various weather conditions
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Travel extensively by air and vehicle
  • Ability to pass all required medical screenings and physical examinations

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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