Rig Welder

TIG Rig Welder - Shutdown Project

Location: Williams, CA
Employment Type: Temporary / Short-Term Project
Compensation: $30-45 per hour DOE
Additional Compensation: $15.00 per hour rig pay + $9.00 per hour TIG welding premium
Per Diem: $172.00 per night
Project Dates: November 1-9, 2026
Schedule: Approximately 10-12 hours per day
Travel: Paid travel time

About the Opportunity

Key Staffing is currently recruiting for experienced TIG Rig Welders for an upcoming industrial power plant shutdown project in Williams, California.

This short-term opportunity is ideal for skilled welders with their own fully equipped welding rigs who have experience performing structural steel and pipe welding in industrial environments.

Qualified candidates must have strong TIG welding capabilities, a commitment to workplace safety, and the flexibility to work extended hours throughout the project.

Immediate interviews are being scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Bakersfield, California.

Position Summary

The TIG Rig Welder will be responsible for performing high-quality welding, fabrication, and repair work on industrial piping, structural steel, and metal components during a scheduled power plant shutdown.

This position requires advanced welding skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and experience working safely in demanding industrial environments. Welders must provide their own welding rigs with TIG capabilities and work collaboratively with project supervisors and other skilled trades personnel to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are met.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on industrial piping, structural steel, and metal components as required.
• Weld carbon steel and stainless steel materials according to project specifications.
• Perform pipe welding, structural fabrication, repairs, and modifications during the shutdown.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Operate and maintain personal welding rigs, equipment, and tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot welding defects, equipment issues, and fabrication challenges.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including confined space requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with welders' helpers, supervisors, and other trades personnel to complete assigned work efficiently.
• Meet production expectations and project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Work extended shifts and overtime as required to support shutdown operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional welding experience , preferably in industrial rig welding, structural steel, or pipe welding.
• Must own and provide a fully operational welding rig with TIG welding capabilities .
• Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Valid welding certification, such as AWS or API, required.
• Confined Space Certification is required before beginning the assignment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong understanding of industrial welding safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel to Williams, California, and work approximately 10-12 hours per day.
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements, including a drug screening that includes marijuana.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on power plant shutdowns, industrial maintenance projects, or facility turnarounds.
• Experience with industrial pipe fabrication, repair, and installation.
• Familiarity with industrial safety procedures, confined space operations, and shutdown environments.
• Previous experience working alongside other skilled trades during industrial shutdown projects.

Apply Today!

Key Staffing is actively coordinating interviews for this upcoming project. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to complete the pre-screening and onboarding process before the project begins.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the
needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.