Field TIG Welder Local Travel Food Grade Metals

Job Title: Field TIG Welder (Local Travel) – Food Grade Metals

Pay Range: $26.00–$35.00/hr (based on experience) with sign-on bonus

Schedule: Full-time | Weekly Pay

Travel: Local travel to customer sites (paid mileage/time); occasional overnight may be required

Overview:

• We’re seeking a skilled Field TIG Welder to support food-grade customers with on-site welding, fabrication, and repair work. This role is critical to keeping customer equipment and systems operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong TIG capability on stainless/food-grade materials, can read prints, works independently in the field, and delivers excellent customer service under deadline-driven conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Site Welding, Fabrication & Repair

• Perform TIG welding on food-grade metals (primarily stainless steel), including repairs, modifications, and fabrication.
• Support installation, retrofit, and repair of equipment and components per customer specifications.
• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and repair as needed (brackets, supports, guards, piping/tubing, structural components).
• Complete preventive maintenance-related welding repairs to minimize downtime.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals to plan and execute work.
• Diagnose issues and determine best repair approach while maintaining sanitary/food-grade standards.

Customer Interaction & Service

• Act as the on-site point of contact during service visits; maintain a professional, customer-first approach.
• Clearly communicate findings, repair plans, and recommendations to customers and internal teams.
• Build strong relationships through timely, clean, and high-quality workmanship.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies and site rules, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements.
• Conduct pre-task risk assessments and maintain a safe work area.
• Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents promptly.

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately track time, job notes, and required administrative items for billing/reporting.
• Document materials used, scope changes, and completed work.

Equipment & Service Vehicle Readiness

• Keep service vehicle stocked with necessary tools, consumables, and basic parts.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition with regular inspections.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training/certifications preferred).
• 1+ years of field or industrial welding experience preferred.
• Demonstrated TIG welding proficiency (required); Stick welding experience a plus.
• Experience working in industrial environments and customer sites is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of TIG welding processes for stainless/food-grade applications.
• Ability to fabricate, fit-up, and finish welds to high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and work from prints, measurements, and weld symbols.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (local travel required).
• Relevant welding or industrial maintenance certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varied conditions (confined spaces, heights, noise, temperature changes).
• Ability to travel regularly to customer sites; occasional overnight stays may be required.

Work Environment

• Field-based role working at customer locations such as manufacturing plants and industrial facilities.
• Exposure to industrial hazards including machinery, electrical equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Must provide personal transportation to/from job site (paid mileage/time per policy).

Benefits:

• Heath / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401k with company match (40% of the dollar up to the first 6%)
• Accident and Critical Illness options
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 9 paid Holidays

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.