RMD Welder — Field (6G, Per Diem)

About This Role

Join a hands-on field crew as an RMD Welder working on tanks, structural steel, piping and stainless/aluminum fabrications. This per diem role is field-based around Louisville, KY and requires proven RMD and multi-process welding skills to meet quality and safety standards. You’ll work outdoors in varying weather and elements, read prints, set up welds, and ensure weld integrity across materials (hot-rolled steel, stainless, aluminum). This is a practical role for experienced welders who can run SMAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, GTAW and perform tank and stud welding with attention to fit-up and inspection standards.

What You'll Do

• • Perform RMD welding and related processes (SMAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, GTAW) on tanks, structural steel, pipe and stainless components
• • Set up joints, tack and fit-up, verify alignment and perform air carbon arc cutting when required
• • Operate equipment for stud welding, oxygen/acetylene tasks and aluminum welding as needed
• • Execute welds to specified procedures and quality standards; perform visual and basic NDE prep
• • Work outdoors on job sites — lift, climb, rig, and maintain safe work practices in weather and elements
• • Lead small crew tasks or mentor less-experienced welders when acting as welder foreman on site

What We're Looking For

• • Hands-on field experience with RMD, GMAW-S, FCAW and SMAW processes
• • Proven experience welding tanks, structural steel, stainless steel, hot-rolled steel and aluminum
• • Skilled in 6G position welding and general pipefitting practices
• • Ability to perform air carbon arc cutting, stud welding and oxygen/acetylene operations
• • Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather and elements; able to travel to sites
• • Willingness to follow safety protocols and jobsite instructions; strong attention to weld quality

Qualifications

• • 6G welding certification (required)
• • Minimum 3+ years of field welding experience, including tank and structural work
• • Proficiency with SMAW, GMAW-S, FCAW, GTAW and RMD processes
• • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites
• • Able to work in outdoor conditions (weather/elements) and pass physical/drug screen

What We Offer

• • Pay up to $42.00/hr (based on experience) — competitive field rates
• • Per diem paid for qualifying travel assignments
• • Overtime available on many assignments
• • Consistent field work and long-term assignments when available
• • Travel/trip-related expenses covered while on assignment

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