Industrial contractors and staffing companies are actively recruiting traveling craftsmen across the United States. This edition of Næxon Careers focuses on recently posted opportunities for pipefitters, pipe welders, structural welders, millwrights and ironworkers.
Pay rates, per diem, overtime, schedules and mobilization dates can change quickly. Craftsmen should always confirm the current package directly with recruiting before traveling to a project.
1. Summit Skilled Solutions / MCM — Certified Pipe Welder
Location: Towanda, Pennsylvania
Trade: Certified Pipe Welder
Employment: Industrial shutdown
Pay: $38.00 per hour
Per Diem: $150 per day
Schedule: Approximately 70 hours per week
Project Dates: October 1–8, 2026
Company: Summit Skilled Solutions / MCM
Summit Skilled Solutions / MCM is recruiting certified pipe welders for an industrial shutdown in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The opportunity calls for welders with strong carbon-steel pipe welding experience and currently advertises $38 per hour with $150 daily per diem.
The project is scheduled for October 1 through October 8, with approximately 70 hours of work expected during the shutdown. For experienced travelers, the concentrated schedule and daily per diem could make this an attractive short-duration job between longer projects.
Welders interested in the call should verify the required welding processes, weld test, per-diem qualifications, exact mobilization date and whether the advertised 70-hour schedule remains in effect before traveling.
Phone: 330-620-3964
Email: info@summitskilledsolutions.com
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
2. Superior Skilled Trades — Pipefitter
Location: Fremont, California
Trade: Pipefitter
Employment: Traveling construction position
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Per Diem: $90 per day
Company: Superior Skilled Trades
Superior Skilled Trades is recruiting pipefitters for work in Fremont, California. The opportunity advertises $55 per hour plus $90 daily per diem.
The $55 hourly rate makes this one of the more noteworthy pipefitter opportunities in this edition. Depending on the overtime schedule and per-diem qualifications, the total compensation could be particularly attractive for experienced traveling pipefitters.
Applicants should verify the project scope, required industrial pipefitting experience, overtime schedule, expected duration, start date and conditions for receiving the advertised per diem before mobilizing.
Phone: 888-316-0692
Email: staffing@sstjobs.com
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
3. Grus Personnel — Journeyman Industrial Pipe Welder
Location: Shirley, Massachusetts
Trade: Journeyman Pipe Welder
Employment: Industrial project
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Per Diem: $180 per day
Schedule: Approximately 60 hours per week
Estimated Start: August 17, 2026
Estimated Duration: Approximately 11 weeks
Housing: Not provided
Company: Grus Personnel
Grus Personnel is recruiting journeyman pipe welders for an industrial project in Shirley, Massachusetts. The opportunity advertises $45 per hour plus $180 daily per diem with approximately 60 hours per week expected.
The project shows an estimated August 17 start and roughly 11 weeks of work. The combination of $45 hourly pay, overtime and $180 daily per diem makes this one of the stronger compensation packages in this edition.
Because the project has been listed with an estimated start, welders should confirm that manpower has officially been released before traveling. Applicants should also verify the required welding processes, weld test, per-diem eligibility and current overtime schedule.
Phone: Contact Grus Personnel recruiting for the current project contact.
Email: No project-specific recruiter email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
4. Trillium — Journeyman Stick Pipe Welder
Location: Falmouth, Michigan
Trade: Journeyman Stick Pipe Welder
Employment: Traveling skilled-trades position
Pay: $37+ per hour depending on experience
Per Diem: $178 per day
Schedule: Approximately 60 hours per week
Company: Trillium
Trillium is recruiting journeyman stick pipe welders for work in Falmouth, Michigan. The opportunity advertises $37 or more per hour depending on experience, $178 daily per diem and approximately 60 hours per week.
The combination of overtime and $178 daily per diem makes this a noteworthy Midwest opportunity for traveling pipe welders. Actual earnings will depend on the final hourly rate, overtime worked and per-diem eligibility.
Applicants should confirm the welding processes, required weld test, materials, project duration, exact start date and whether the advertised 60-hour schedule remains available.
Phone: 866-246-0185
Email: No project-specific recruiting email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
5. Trade Team — MIG Pulse Welder
Location: Tampa, Florida
Trade: MIG Pulse Welder
Employment: Traveling welding position
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Per Diem: $120 per day
Company: Trade Team
Trade Team is recruiting MIG pulse welders for work in Tampa, Florida. The opportunity advertises $45 per hour plus $120 daily per diem.
MIG pulse welding can require more specialized experience than general structural welding, making the exact qualification requirements important for anyone considering the call.
Applicants should confirm the materials being welded, required welding processes, weld test, certifications, work schedule, overtime, project duration and per-diem requirements before traveling.
Phone: Contact Trade Team recruiting for the current Tampa opening.
Email: No project-specific recruiting email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
6. CCS Construction Staffing — Pipefitters & Pipe Welders
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Trade: Pipefitters and Pipe Welders
Employment: Industrial construction
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Per Diem: $100 per day
Company: CCS Construction Staffing
CCS Construction Staffing is recruiting experienced pipefitters and pipe welders for work in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The opportunity advertises pay up to $32 per hour with $100 daily per diem.
Lake Charles is one of the major industrial markets along the Gulf Coast, with refinery, petrochemical, LNG and other heavy-industrial facilities throughout the region.
Craftsmen interested in the opportunity should confirm the exact project, individual pay rate for their trade, expected overtime, duration, start date, weld testing requirements and per-diem qualifications directly with recruiting.
Phone: 800-319-6299
Email: No project-specific recruiter email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
7. Bluewater Marine LLC — Pipefitter
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Trade: Pipefitter
Employment: Marine / Shipyard
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Per Diem: $120 per day
Company: Bluewater Marine LLC
Bluewater Marine LLC is recruiting pipefitters for work in Newport News, Virginia. The opportunity advertises $35 per hour plus $120 daily per diem.
This opening may be particularly relevant to craftsmen with previous marine or shipyard pipefitting experience. Shipyard piping work can involve different standards, materials and production environments than refinery or power-plant construction.
Pipefitters interested in the position should verify whether previous shipyard experience is mandatory, along with the schedule, overtime, project duration, testing requirements and per-diem eligibility.
Phone: No project-specific recruiting phone number was publicly verified for this opening.
Email: jobs@bluewatermarineusa.com
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
8. FieldForce WorkForce Solutions — Millwright
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Trade: Millwright
Employment: Traveling industrial position
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Per Diem: $90 per day
Per Diem Schedule: Listed for seven days
Company: FieldForce WorkForce Solutions
FieldForce WorkForce Solutions is recruiting traveling millwrights for work in Charlotte, North Carolina. The opportunity advertises $28 per hour plus $90 daily per diem, with per diem listed for seven days.
The exact scope of millwright work can vary considerably between industrial projects. Depending on the project, craftsmen may be working with conveyors, rotating equipment, machinery installation, bearings, drives or equipment alignment.
Applicants should confirm the exact scope, required experience, expected weekly hours, project duration, start date and seven-day per-diem requirements directly with recruiting.
Phone: 803-753-4044
Recruiting Contact: Jason Byrd
Phone: 352-762-3685
Email: jason.byrd@fieldforcesolutions.com
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
9. Brahma Group — Pipe Welder
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Trade: Pipe Welder
Employment: Industrial construction
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Per Diem: $100 per day
Schedule: Approximately 60 hours per week
Duration: Approximately 60 days
Incentive: $100 one-time incentive listed
Company: Brahma Group
Brahma Group is advertising a pipe-welder opportunity in Tucson, Arizona. The opportunity lists $45 per hour, $100 daily per diem and approximately 60 hours per week.
The project is listed at approximately 60 days, making it potentially attractive to travelers looking for a shorter industrial assignment with significant overtime. A $100 one-time incentive is also listed with the opportunity.
Qualified pipe welders should confirm the required processes, materials, weld test, certifications, start date, overtime schedule, per-diem conditions and whether the incentive remains available before mobilizing.
Phone: 801-746-1533
Email: No project-specific recruiting email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
10. Trillium — Ironworker / Certified Welder
Location: Bremen, Georgia
Trade: Ironworker / Certified Welder
Employment: Traveling construction position
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Per Diem: $140 per day
Schedule: Approximately 50 hours per week
Per Diem Schedule: Listed for seven days
Company: Trillium
Trillium is recruiting certified welders and ironworkers for a project in Bremen, Georgia. The opportunity advertises pay up to $40 per hour plus $140 daily per diem.
Approximately 50 hours per week are listed, with per diem advertised for all seven days. For craftsmen capable of performing both structural ironwork and welding, combination positions like this can open additional employment opportunities.
Applicants should confirm the exact hourly rate based on experience, required certifications, welding processes, project scope, overtime, duration and seven-day per-diem qualifications before traveling.
Phone: 866-246-0185
Email: No project-specific recruiting email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
11. FieldForce WorkForce Solutions — Certified Structural Welder
Location: Orlando, Florida
Trade: Certified Structural Welder
Employment: Traveling construction position
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Per Diem: $100 per day
Per Diem Schedule: Listed for seven days
Company: FieldForce WorkForce Solutions
FieldForce WorkForce Solutions is recruiting certified structural welders for work in Orlando, Florida. The opportunity advertises $30 per hour plus $100 daily per diem, with per diem listed for seven days.
Structural welding requirements can vary significantly depending on the project and material involved. Welders should determine exactly which certifications and processes are required before committing to travel.
Applicants should also confirm the weld test, work schedule, overtime, project duration, start date and requirements for receiving seven days of per diem.
Phone: 803-753-4044
Recruiting Contact: Jason Byrd
Phone: 352-762-3685
Email: jason.byrd@fieldforcesolutions.com
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
12. Trillium — Conveyor Millwright
Location: Cassville, Missouri
Trade: Conveyor Millwright
Employment: Industrial shutdown
Per Diem: Offered
Company: Trillium
Trillium is recruiting conveyor millwrights for shutdown work in Cassville, Missouri.
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to experienced shutdown millwrights with backgrounds in conveyor installation and maintenance, equipment alignment, bearings, drives and industrial machinery.
Because shutdown schedules and manpower requirements can change quickly, craftsmen interested in this project should confirm the current hourly rate, per diem, start date, scheduled hours, required tools and expected project duration before traveling.
Phone: 866-246-0185
Email: No project-specific recruiting email was publicly verified for this opening.
Status: Current opening verified August 14, 2026.
Næxon Careers
Næxon Careers tracks current opportunities for the craftsmen who build and maintain American industry, including pipefitters, welders, boilermakers, millwrights, ironworkers and other traveling industrial trades.
Companies and locations may appear again in future Næxon Careers editions when a new job is posted or an existing opportunity is freshly verified. The priority is providing craftsmen with current job information.
Pay rates, overtime, per diem, project duration, start dates and manpower requirements can change quickly as contractors fill positions. Always confirm the current compensation package and mobilization details directly with the contractor or recruiter before quitting another job, booking lodging or traveling to a project.
Verified: August 14, 2026
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