Pipe welder

Covington, KY

Posted: 04/15/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Pipe Welders Job Number: 3579987 Pay Rate: $38 / hour

Job Description

TIG Pipe Welder / Pipefitter

  • Location: Covington, KY (Shop)
  • Pay: $34 - $38/hr + $120/day per diem for travelers
  • Start Date: May 11
  • Hours: 40 hrs/week
  • Duration: 2+ weeks (likely more work coming + more hours)


Scope of Work

  • Fabrication of 16” x 8” reducing flanged pipe spools
  • Material: Schedule 10 – 316L stainless (butt weld fittings & weld neck flanges)
  • Fit-up, tack, and weld-out from isometric drawings
  • Assist with hydrostatic pressure testing after fabrication
  • Some additional pipefitting work if capable

Requirements

  • AWS 6G pipe welding cert
  • Proven TIG experience on stainless (316L preferred)
  • Able to read and work off isometric drawings
  • Pipefitting ability is a plus but not required

Schedule / Work Outlook

  • Current job: ~2 weeks (40-hour weeks)
  • Additional projects are pending that could extend work another 2–3+ weeks
  • Typical work moving forward is short-term projects (3–5 weeks)



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Charlie Bertelsen
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