Pipe Welder

CCS Construction Staffing • Full-time • Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, United States • $49 / hour • 1w ago

6G Pipe Welder (Ellsworth AFB)

Job Title: 6G Certified Pipe Welder (On-Site)
Job Site: Box Elder, SD (57706
Start: July 13, 2026 (target)
Schedule: 5x8s (40 hrs/week), Start time: 7:00 AM (strict 40s due to base restrictions)
Employment Type / Pay Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $49.66/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking 6G-certified pipe welders for an on-site project at Ellsworth AFB. Welders must be able to produce high-quality welds in accordance with applicable procedures and standards, work safely on an active federal installation, and complete all onboarding requirements to gain base access.

Responsibilities

Perform 6G pipe welding in a production/jobsite environment.
Weld on carbon steel and stainless piping as required by the scope of work.
Read and work from basic jobsite direction (and as applicable, drawings/specs/WPS).
Maintain weld quality, productivity, and safe work practices at all times.
Comply with all site safety requirements and base rules/regulations.
Complete all required onboarding steps and documentation for base access.

Required Qualifications

Current 6G certification (must be able to demonstrate/prove qualification).
5+ years of relevant welding experience.
Ability to pass background check and drug test (required for base access).
Reliable transportation and ability to report as directed.

Onboarding / Reporting Instructions

Workers will report first to the Union Hall, then proceed to the site afterward to complete onboarding requirements before beginning work on base.
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Pay: Up to $49.66 per hour

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