Job Description

1099 Independent Contractor
Starting Contract Rate: $25.00/Hour + $100/Day Per Diem
Typical Schedule: 50–60 Hours Per Week
Extensive Travel Required

SteelTek USA, Inc. is seeking experienced traveling welders for structural steel projects. We're looking for skilled, dependable individuals who take pride in producing quality work, work safely, and are comfortable traveling for extended assignments.

This is a travel-heavy 1099 contract opportunity. Contractors may be away from home for up to six weeks at a time. Please apply only if extended travel works for your lifestyle.

Compensation & Travel

Starting contract rate: $25.00 per hour
$100 per day per diem while traveling on assigned projects
Projects typically provide approximately 50–60 hours of work per week
This is a 1099 independent contractor position
The hourly contract rate applies to all hours worked; there is no overtime premium
Contractors are responsible for securing and paying for their own lodging
Travel assignments may require being away from home for up to six weeks at a time

Welding Experience

Candidates must have previous professional welding experience. Experience with multiple welding processes is strongly preferred, including:

Stick / SMAW
MIG / GMAW
TIG / GTAW

AWS welding certification is preferred but is not required.

Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their welding ability prior to being assigned to a project.

Responsibilities

Perform welding according to project drawings and specifications
Complete Stick, MIG, and/or TIG welding as required by the project
Weld structural steel components and connections
Read and understand drawings, measurements, and job specifications
Properly prepare materials and surfaces for welding
Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy
Safely operate welding machines, grinders, torches, and related tools
Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements
Coordinate effectively with foremen and other trades on active jobsites
Maintain productivity while consistently producing quality work

Qualifications

Previous professional welding experience required
Proficiency in Stick, MIG, and/or TIG welding
Structural steel welding experience preferred
AWS welding certification preferred, but not required
Ability to produce clean, consistent, quality welds
Ability to read drawings and understand welding requirements
Ability to work safely in an active construction environment
Dependable and able to complete assigned projects
Comfortable working approximately 50–60 hours per week when project schedules require
Must be willing to travel extensively
Must be willing to remain away from home for up to six weeks at a time
Strong work ethic and professional attitude

Who This Opportunity Is Best For

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced welder who:

Enjoys traveling from project to project
Wants the opportunity to work 50–60 hours per week
Is comfortable arranging their own lodging while on the road
Takes pride in their welding and workmanship
Is dependable and shows up ready to work
Can work effectively without constant supervision
Understands the responsibilities that come with working as an independent contractor

If you're an experienced welder, ready to travel, and looking for consistent project opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your work history, welding experience, and any current AWS certifications.

STEELTEK USA INC

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