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Traveling TIG Welder - Electrical/Power Generation

Blue Collar Services · Madison, Wisconsin · Posted Jul 2, 2026

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Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance

Traveling TIG Welder

$27.00/hr During Training; $35.10/hr Upon Successful Completion of Training & Union Affiliation

Per Diem + Paid Travel

Based in St. Cloud, MN - 60% Travel

Applicants must currently reside in MN, SD, ND, IA, IL, or WI

Are you an experienced TIG welder looking for more than a shop job? This is an opportunity to travel the country, work in power plants and power generation facilities, and build specialized skills while earning strong pay, per diem, and fully covered travel expenses.

What You'll Do

  • Perform TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and steel
  • Complete horizontal and vertical aluminum pipe welding
  • Inspect, maintain, and install electrical bus duct systems
  • Read blueprints and follow detailed procedures
  • Work safely in industrial and power generation environments
  • Travel to projects across the U.S. (approximately 60%)

What We Offer

  • $27.00/hr during training (non-union)
  • $35.10/hr upon successful completion of training and union affiliation
  • Per diem while traveling
  • 100% paid flights, hotels, and rental cars
  • 3-Year Bus Duct Technician Apprenticeship Program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Retirement Benefits (after vesting period)
  • Career growth, certifications, and specialized training

What We're Looking For

  • 1 year of TIG welding experience (aluminum and/or stainless steel)
  • Experience outside of trade school or college
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow procedures
  • Comfortable with travel, heights, and industrial environments
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Real ID or Passport (required)
  • OSHA 10

Additional Requirements

  • Pass background check, drug screen (including marijuana), DOT physical, and pre-placement exam
  • Ability to obtain access credentials for nuclear power facilities

If you take pride in quality welding, enjoy travel, and want to build a long-term career in a highly specialized industry, we want to hear from you.

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