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Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

WillScot

Field Service Technician

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Electrical, plumbing, and welding experience is helpful. * General contractor's license is ... Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must. * Some knowledge of computers is ...

WillScot

Field Service Technician

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Electrical, plumbing, and welding experience is helpful. * General contractor's license is ... Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must. * Some knowledge of computers is ...

WillScot

Field Service Technician

Milwaukee, WI

Electrical, plumbing, and welding experience is helpful. * General contractor's license is ... Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must. * Some knowledge of computers is ...

Kenosha County, WI

Mechanic

Bristol, WI · On-site

$31.81 - $36.15/hr

Knowledge of welding and fabricating * Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures applicable to ... Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines * Ability to work well with others

Veitusa

Heavy Truck Mechanic

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$46.22/hr

Fabricates and repairs equipment using welding equipment. * Involved with maintaining a clean and ... Ability to work independently, assuring repair decisions are made utilizing appropriate experience ...

Veit

Heavy Truck Mechanic

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$46.22/hr

Fabricates and repairs equipment using welding equipment. * Involved with maintaining a clean and ... Ability to work independently, assuring repair decisions are made utilizing appropriate experience ...

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How much do independent contractor rig welders jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor rig welders in Milwaukee, WI is $45.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.33 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Construction Laborer

Refractory Service, Inc.

Jackson, WI • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently, safely, and according to specs.


What the Role Does

  • Assist with brick work and masonry tending; work with castable and sprayed concrete
  • Install various insulation products
  • Perform basic mig and stick welding, as well as steel fabrication
  • Use hand tools and power tools including drills, saws, and tape measures
  • Perform a variety of general labor and construction related tasks, including cleaning tools and equipment
  • Drive a forklift (certification training provided)
  • Remove hazards in the work area, wear appropriate PPE, and clean up dirt, trash, and debris

What You Bring

Knowledge, Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: construction knowledge including reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and layouts

Experience

  • 1-3 years of related experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered
  • Familiar with hand tools
  • Preferred experience: forklift operation; and concrete, steel, insulation, and/or carpentry


Skills, Abilities

  • Must demonstrate RSI's Core Competencies
  • Strong reading comprehension, common sense, and listening skills, to understand and follow detailed verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; team collaboration skills and also able to work independently
  • Critical thinking skills; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a safe manner; OSHA experience/training/awareness preferred


Physical

  • Strength and stamina, including regularly using hands to handle, or feel; regularly walk, stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.

Work Environment/Schedule

  • Standard production environment includes regular exposure to odors, fumes, etc. and typical noises from machinery (moderate to loud)
  • Overtime may be required, depending on the project deadline; this role is nonexempt


About Us

Refractory Service, Inc. (RSI) is a specialized refractory contractor with 60+ years in business. Customers include commercial boilers, power plants, ethanol plants, foundries, steel mills, heat treaters, refineries, incineration units, pollution control equipment, and other applications involving temperature exceeding 1200 degrees F.

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