Experienced Boiler Tube Welder----Outage Projects-Travel

Experienced Boiler Tube Welder----Outage Projects-Travel

New York, United States

Company
Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works
Location
New York, NY
Salary
28–34 an hour
Posted
15 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Job Description

This is for travel outage work-- 12 hour shifts 7/12's...We are seeking skilled Boiler Tube Welders, specifically versed in production style welding on industrial boiler tubes. The ideal candidate will possess their code qualification and have experience working inside an industrial boiler and performing quality welds while adhering to industry codes & standards. This role is a member of the HBBW Field Service division, meaning that this is a travel based position, Northeast-Mid-Atlantic servicing emergency outages and scheduled shutdowns. Company pays for the hotel while working & offers per diem daily, as well as travel reimbursement based out of Lawrence, MA.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Working during forced outages/emergencies (day or night shift)
• Knowledge and capability of using grinders as well as end prep tools to perform the proper procedures for tube reinstallation,
• Familiar with a range of filler metals and welding processes to perform welds on boiler tubes and components,
• Making, installing, and repairing boilers,
• Welding and bolting pieces together,
• Testing boilers & performing routine maintenance,
• Fabricating and assembling metal structures,
• Reading and interpreting diagrams, sketches, blueprints,
• Performing jobs safely while adhering to all safety guidelines,
• Responsibility for quality and safety while in the workplace.

Skills
• Pass a 6g Position Tube Test
• Experience with TIG, MIG, or stick welding
• Experience welding boiler tubes inside an industrial boiler

Work Environment

Working 7/12's

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration; be able to work in hot or cold environments.

The noise level in the work environment is industrial and typically loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in United States

Q What is the projected median annual wage for welders in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the United States is $52,500, or $25.24 per hour, as of 2026. Entry-level welders start at approximately $38,000 annually, while experienced ones earn up to $68,000. Wages are highest in manufacturing states like Louisiana at $28.50 per hour.
Q What visa do foreign welders need to work legally in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign welders typically require an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural work, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental. Employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL proving no US workers available, valid for up to 12 months. Processing fee is $460 per petition as of 2026.
Q What are the minimum education and experience requirements for welder jobs in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders need a high school diploma or GED and completion of a 6,000-hour apprenticeship program averaging 2 years. No prior experience is required for entry-level apprenticeships starting at age 18. Vocational training from DOL-registered programs provides the necessary skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder apprenticeship programs in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants need a high school diploma or GED, proof of age 18+, driver's license, Social Security number, and resume listing any metalworking experience. Submit online via Apprenticeship.gov portal with sponsor-specific forms. Background check and drug test are standard, processed within 30 days.
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