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Structural Welders

Tarpon Specialty Services
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Structural Welder – 2G/3G/4G Flux & Stick | Tarpon / Paloma Specialty Services | Greenville, MS (Memphis-Area Welders Welcome)

Memphis-area structural welders — we want to hear from you. Immediate openings in Greenville, MS. Per diem available. 2G/3G/4G FCAW and SMAW required.

Position Overview

Tarpon / Paloma Specialty Services is now hiring experienced Structural Welders for an active industrial construction project in Greenville, Mississippi. We are actively recruiting from the Memphis metro area — if you're a qualified welder willing to work in Greenville, we want to talk.

Per diem is available for qualifying out-of-area workers. This is a serious project with immediate openings — not a pipeline posting.

What You'll Do

  • Perform structural welding in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) processes
  • Execute fit-up, tacking, and welding of structural connections per project specifications and applicable codes
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld procedure specifications (WPS)
  • Inspect welds for conformance to specification; maintain required documentation
  • Coordinate with foremen, ironworkers, and other trades on site
  • Follow all site safety protocols, OSHA standards, and company safety policies at all times

Minimum Requirements

  • Qualified or able to qualify in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions — FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) required
  • 3 years of structural welding experience in industrial or heavy construction environments
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld procedure specifications
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred; site safety orientation required
  • Valid government-issued photo ID and reliable transportation to the Greenville, MS job site
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening — drug-free workplace

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current weld certifications in 2G, 3G, and/or 4G — FCAW and SMAW
  • AWS Certified Welder (CW) credential
  • Prior experience on power, industrial, or energy construction projects
  • Tennessee or Mid-South regional field experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience and weld certifications
  • Per diem available for our skilled workers — Memphis-area candidates encouraged to ask about eligibility
  • Overtime opportunities based on project schedule
  • Project-based contract with potential for extended assignment based on performance

About Tarpon / Paloma Specialty Services

Tarpon / Paloma Specialty Services is a specialty contractor providing skilled craft labor to industrial, power, and energy construction projects across the region. We recruit experienced tradespeople for serious work — and we treat our craft workforce with respect.

How To Apply

Apply directly through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours for a brief qualification screening. Be prepared to discuss your weld certifications, position qualifications, and availability to start.

Work location: Greenville, MS (Washington County) — on-site position. Per diem available for qualifying candidates.

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