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D2B Groups

Boilermaker / Welder

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... compressed outage windows where the customer's plant is down and waiting on you. The work is ... Performing pressure vessel and pressure part welding to ASME code on industrial firetube and ...

D2B Groups

Boilermaker / Welder

Phoenix, AZ

$45 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... compressed outage windows where the customer's plant is down and waiting on you. The work is ... What You'll Be Doing Performing pressure vessel and pressure part welding to ASME code on ...

SST Direct

Traveling TIG Welder

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Heaviest workload typically occurs during spring and fall outage seasons * A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel Qualifications * 2+ years of professional TIG welding experience

SST Direct

Traveling Tig Welder

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Workload is heaviest during the spring and fall outage seasons * A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience with aluminum or ...

SST Direct

Traveling Tig Welder

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Workload is heaviest during the spring and fall outage seasons * A REAL ID or valid passport is required for air travel Qualifications: * Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience with aluminum or ...

AM Mechanical

Combo Welder/Pipefitter

Indian Trail, NC · On-site

$23 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role combines certified TIG and Stick welding with all the traditional skills of a mechanical ... Work effectively in shutdown / outage environments: * Nights, weekends, and extended shifts as ...

AM Mechanical

Combo Welder/Pipefitter

Indian Trail, NC

$23 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role combines certified TIG and Stick welding with all the traditional skills of a mechanical ... Work effectively in shutdown / outage environments: * Nights, weekends, and extended shifts as ...

AM Mechanical

Combo Welder/Pipefitter

Indian Trail, NC

$23 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role combines certified TIG and Stick welding with all the traditional skills of a mechanical ... Work effectively in shutdown / outage environments: * Nights, weekends, and extended shifts as ...

ARC Energy Services, Inc

Nuclear Welder

Mineral, VA · On-site

$54 - $56/hr

Qualifications: • Proven welding experience with strong attention to quality and detail. • ... Outage work, new construction, and maintenance projects • Industrial settings including nuclear ...

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How much do outage welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for outage welding in the United States is $23.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is outage welding?

An Outage Welding job involves performing welding and metal repairs during planned or emergency shutdowns of industrial facilities like power plants, refineries, and factories. Welders in this role work under tight deadlines to repair or replace critical components, ensuring the facility can resume operations safely and efficiently. They must follow strict safety protocols, read blueprints, and work with various welding techniques based on the materials and project requirements. Outage welders often travel to different job sites and may work long hours in challenging conditions.

What skills and qualifications are needed for outage welding?

To thrive as an Outage Welder, you need strong welding skills, knowledge of various welding techniques (such as TIG and MIG), and certifications like AWS or state welding certificates. Familiarity with welding equipment, power tools, and safety protocols is crucial, as is experience reading blueprints and technical drawings. Excellent problem-solving, communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under time pressure are important soft skills. These abilities ensure that critical repairs and maintenance during plant or facility outages are completed safely, accurately, and within tight deadlines.

What are common challenges outage welders face?

Outage Welders often work in high-pressure environments where equipment must be repaired or maintained within a limited shutdown window, which can pose significant time constraints. They may need to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in extreme temperatures, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures. Collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and other trades is essential to ensure projects run smoothly and on schedule. These challenges make adaptability, attention to detail, and strong teamwork critical for success in outage welding roles.

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Infographic showing various Outage Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $48,390 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Boilermaker / Welder

D2B Groups

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

We are hiring a Boilermaker/Welder to work industrial boilers and pressure vessels across the greater Phoenix market and the surrounding territory. This is field work — retubes, tube replacements, pressure part repairs, and code welding performed in live plants and mechanical rooms rather than in a fabrication booth. You will work on firetube and watertube boilers across manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, and institutional accounts, often on compressed outage windows where the customer's plant is down and waiting on you. The work is demanding, the standard is absolute, and the people who do it well are treated accordingly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing pressure vessel and pressure part welding to ASME code on industrial firetube and watertube boilers.

• Executing boiler retubes and tube replacements — removal, prep, fit-up, rolling, seal welding, and final testing.

• Carrying out National Board "R" stamp repairs and alterations, working strictly within qualified weld procedures and documenting the work to code.

• Repairing waterwall tubes, headers, drums, furnace sections, and related pressure components.

• Fitting and layout — reading drawings and isometrics, taking field measurements, and cutting and prepping material with torch, plasma, or grinder.

• Rigging and material handling in tight mechanical rooms, including confined space entry under permit.

• Supporting hydrostatic testing and third-party inspection, and standing behind your welds when the inspector shows up.

• Traveling within the territory and working outage and shutdown schedules, including nights and weekends when the plant window requires it.

Requirements

What You Bring

The two non-negotiables are ASME certification and real pressure vessel experience. Structural and general fabrication welding is honorable work and a different discipline; this role sits on the code side of that line and will not cross back.

• Current ASME Section IX weld qualification, with the ability to test and qualify on our procedures.

• Demonstrated pressure vessel and pressure part welding experience on industrial equipment — boilers, vessels, headers, or piping built to ASME Section I or Section VIII.

• Strong SMAW and GTAW capability on carbon steel, including root passes that pass radiographic or ultrasonic inspection. 6G qualification strongly preferred.

• Boilermaker fundamentals: tube rolling and expanding, fit-up, layout, and cutting.

• Ability to read and work within a Welding Procedure Specification without drifting outside qualified parameters.

• Working knowledge of confined space entry, hot work permitting, LOTO, and the safety discipline that keeps field crews intact.

• Physical capability for the reality of the job — confined spaces, elevated work, heat, and extended time in awkward positions.

• Valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.

Nice to Have

• Stainless steel and chrome-moly (P11, P22, P91) experience.

• FCAW and GMAW capability alongside stick and TIG.

• Prior work for an ASME "R" or "S" stamp holder.

• NCCER certification, OSHA 10 or 30, rigging and signal person certification, or aerial and forklift certifications.

• Boilermaker apprenticeship completion, union or non-union.

• Experience leading a small crew on outage work.

Benefits

The target range is $45 - 55 per hour, depending on certification depth, process range, and pressure vessel history. Overtime is paid and outage work generates a meaningful amount of it — the hourly rate understates what this role actually earns over a year. Per diem is provided on out-of-town assignments. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Company Vehicle
  • Tools Provided