MIG WELDER

MIG Rollout Pipe Welders – Midwest

Pay: $40/hour

Per Diem: $140/day

Schedule: 60 hours/week

Project Duration: Long-term

Location: Midwest

Work Environment: Fabrication Shop

Job Overview

Kodiak Labor Solutions is seeking experienced MIG Rollout Pipe Welders for a long-term fabrication shop project in the Midwest. This opportunity offers $40/hour, $140/day per diem, and 60 hours per week for qualified welders with professional MIG pipe welding experience.

Candidates must be comfortable producing high-quality pipe welds in a fast-paced production fabrication environment. The work includes both freehand pipe welding and rollout welding using shop equipment and manipulators.

What You'll Do

• Perform MIG/GMAW welding on carbon steel pipe
• Perform rollout pipe welding using a welding manipulator
• Complete root, fill, and cap welds according to applicable welding procedures
• Perform freehand pipe welding in multiple positions
• Use MIG, metal core, and flux core welding processes as required
• Inspect pipe preparation and fit-up prior to welding
• Maintain proper weld penetration, bead profile, and overall weld quality
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and welding specifications
• Identify and correct weld defects as necessary
• Coordinate with pipefitters, supervisors, and quality control personnel
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all shop-specific safety and welding procedures

Qualifications

• Professional MIG pipe welding experience required
• Previous rollout pipe welding experience preferred
• Experience using a welding manipulator preferred
• Experience with MIG/GMAW, FCAW, and metal core welding processes
• Strong understanding of pipe preparation, fit-up, and welding procedures
• Previous fabrication shop experience preferred
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols
• Ability to consistently produce quality welds in a production fabrication environment
• Must be able to pass a hands-on weld test
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the full 60-hour weekly schedule