Industrial Welders / Combo Welders / Welding Foremen – $30–$60/hr
Company: GL Skilled
Location: Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS
Job Type: Full-Time, Project-Based
Pay: $30–$50/hr for Welders | $55–$60/hr for Welding Foremen
Schedule: 6 days per week, 12-hour shifts (Day or Night)
Travel Per Diem: $5,000/month (approximately $160/day) for eligible traveling employees
Job Overview
GL Skilled is seeking experienced Industrial Welders and Welding Foremen for a large-scale industrial construction project in the Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS area.
We are looking for skilled professionals with experience in industrial piping and/or structural steel who can consistently produce quality welds while maintaining high safety standards. Combo Welding experience (TIG/GTAW and Stick/SMAW) is a plus, but qualified welders specializing in either process are encouraged to apply.
Positions & Pay
Industrial Welders / Combo Welders: $30–$50 per hour
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Pay is based on years of welding experience.
Welding Foremen: $55–$60 per hour
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Previous experience supervising and running welding crews required.
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Responsible for coordinating daily assignments, monitoring productivity, and maintaining quality and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform TIG and/or Stick welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping and structural components.
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Prepare materials, align joints, and complete welds according to project specifications.
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Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and welding procedures.
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Inspect completed welds and correct deficiencies as needed.
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Coordinate with pipefitters and other trades to complete installations.
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Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Basic Qualifications
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Minimum of 3 years of industrial welding experience involving piping and/or structural steel.
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Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program or equivalent military welding experience.
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Proficiency in TIG/GTAW and/or Stick/SMAW welding.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and welding procedures.
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Ability to pass required welding tests.
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Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days or nights.
Preferred Qualifications
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Combo Welding experience with both TIG/GTAW and Stick/SMAW processes.
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ASME Section IX welding experience.
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Experience working on large-scale industrial construction projects.
Compensation & Project Benefits
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Significant overtime opportunities with a six-day, 12-hour work schedule.
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$5,000 monthly per diem (approximately $160 per day) for eligible employees residing more than 75 miles from the project location.
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Per diem is paid weekly along with regular wages.
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Employees residing within 75 miles of the project location are not eligible for per diem.
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Potential contract-to-hire opportunities after 90 days, based on project needs and performance.
Apply Today
GL Skilled is looking for experienced welders ready to contribute to a major industrial construction project.
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