Industrial Welder ($30-$60) hourly rate

Welderfull-time·Jackson, MS
$30-$60 per hour depending on experience
full-timemid level

Industrial Welder

Description

Industrial Welders / Combo Welders / Welding Foremen – $30–$60/hr

Pay: $30–$50/hr for Welders | $55–$60/hr for Welding Foremen

Schedule: 6 days per week, 12-hour shifts

Travel Per Diem: $5,000/month (approximately $160/day) for eligible traveling employees

Job Overview

GL Skilled Staffing 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

Pay is based on years of welding experience.

Welding Foremen: $55–$60 per hour

Previous experience supervising and running welding crews required.
Responsible for coordinating daily assignments, monitoring productivity, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities

Perform TIG and/or Stick welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping and structural components.
Prepare materials, align joints, and complete welds according to project specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and welding procedures.
Inspect completed welds and correct deficiencies as needed.
Coordinate with pipefitters and other trades to complete installations.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of industrial welding experience involving piping and/or structural steel.
Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program or equivalent military welding experience.
Proficiency in TIG/GTAW and/or Stick/SMAW welding.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and welding procedures.
Ability to pass required welding tests.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days or nights.
Preferred Qualifications

Combo Welding experience with both TIG/GTAW and Stick/SMAW processes.
ASME Section IX welding experience.
Experience working on large-scale industrial construction projects.
Compensation & Project Benefits

Significant overtime opportunities with a six-day, 12-hour work schedule.
$5,000 monthly per diem (approximately $160 per day) for eligible employees residing more than 75 miles from the project location.
Per diem is paid weekly along with regular wages.
Employees residing within 75 miles of the project location are not eligible for per diem.
Potential contract-to-hire opportunities after 90 days, based on project needs and performance.

Apply Today - Text or Call Ariane Office 407-930-7125 or Mobile 321-405-0140

Contact

407-930-7125

Posted Oct 14, 2026 (20 hours ago)