Travel Welder; Per Diem

Travel Welder

We are seeking travel welders comfortable traveling to a different state for 3-6 months and receiving per diem.

Description

Set up, assemble and weld all products using work orders, blue prints and jigs

Sets up component parts in a secure position using bolts, clamps or tack welds.

Get parts needed to complete production needs

Perform visual inspection of finished product to ensure weld is clean and that they did not miss any spots

They are set up as an assembly line and will be assigned to complete one component at a time. They need to be flexible since they may be assigned to work several different area throughout the day depending on work flow.

Skills

Mig, Welding, Weld, Mig welding, Mig welder, Production, Blueprint, Stainless steel, Grinding, Tape measure

Top Skills Details

Mig,Welding,Weld,Mig welding,Mig welder,Production

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must have at least 1 year of mig welding experience (experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required)

Must be able to perform Flat Fillet Weld , Vertical Down Fillet

Flat Butt Weld, Horizontal Butt Weld, Pipe External Fillet &

Pipe Internal Fillet

Must be able to pay close attention to detail, the welds they do must be very clean and they are responsible for doing their own visual inspection to ensure welds are correct

Able to use hand tools and read a tape measure (experience operating an over head crane a plus but not required)

Must be able to use a jig and read work orders (ability to read a blue print a plus but not required)

can bring own weld hood; but they replace screens on their own, so can use their hoods and get their screens. also get gloves and to get new ones, just trade out old ones.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.