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Traveling Electrical TIG Welder
$27.00/hr During Training; $35.10/hr Upon Successful Completion of Training & Union Affiliation
Per Diem Paid Travel
Based in St. Cloud, MN - 60% Travel
Applicants must currently reside in MN, SD, ND, IA, IL, or WI
Are you an experienced TIG welder looking for more than a shop job? This is an opportunity to travel the country, work in power plants and power generation facilities, and build specialized skills while earning strong pay, per diem, and fully covered travel expenses.
What You'll Do
- Perform TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and steel
- Complete horizontal and vertical aluminum pipe welding
- Inspect, maintain, and install electrical bus duct systems
- Read blueprints and follow detailed procedures
- Work safely in industrial and power generation environments
- Travel to projects across the U.S. (approximately 60%)
What We Offer
- $27.00/hr during training (non-union)
- $35.10/hr upon successful completion of training and union affiliation
- Per diem while traveling
- 100% paid flights, hotels, and rental cars
- 3-Year Bus Duct Technician Apprenticeship Program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Retirement Benefits (after vesting period)
- Career growth, certifications, and specialized training
What We're Looking For
- 1 year of TIG welding experience (aluminum and/or stainless steel)
- Experience outside of trade school or college
- Ability to read blueprints and follow procedures
- Comfortable with travel, heights, and industrial environments
- Valid Driver's License
- Real ID or Passport (required)
- OSHA 10
Additional Requirements
- Pass background check, drug screen (including marijuana), DOT physical, and pre-placement exam
- Ability to obtain access credentials for nuclear power facilities
Salary : $27 - $35