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How much do union rig welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for union rig welder in Apache Junction, AZ is $43.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.79 and $45.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union rig welder?

A Union Rig Welder is a skilled tradesperson responsible for welding on industrial job sites, often in construction, pipelines, or oil and gas industries. They operate from a welding rig, which is a specially equipped truck with welding tools and equipment. Being part of a union ensures standardized wages, benefits, and job protections. Their work involves joining metal components using various welding techniques while adhering to safety and industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a union rig welder?

To thrive as a Union Rig Welder, you need advanced welding skills, a strong knowledge of safety regulations, and formal apprenticeship training or certification, often through a recognized union program. Familiarity with welding tools and equipment such as MIG, TIG, and stick welders, as well as the ability to read blueprints and use safety systems, is crucial. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills help individuals excel in dynamic and potentially hazardous work environments. These abilities are critical for completing complex welding jobs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with stringent industry standards.

What are the typical challenges faced by union rig welders on the job?

Union Rig Welders often work in demanding environments where maintaining safety and precision under tough conditions—such as high elevations, confined spaces, or adverse weather—is essential. Meeting tight deadlines while adhering to strict safety protocols can be challenging, especially when completing complex welds on heavy machinery or structural rigs. The role frequently requires collaborating closely with other tradespeople and following detailed blueprints, which can involve adapting quickly to changing project needs. Those who enjoy problem-solving and working in a team-driven, high-stakes setting tend to succeed and find the work rewarding.

How much do union rig welders make?

Union rig welders typically earn between $25 and $45 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $50,000 to over $100,000 depending on experience, location, and project complexity. Overtime, certifications, and working in remote or hazardous environments can increase earnings.
Infographic showing various Union Rig Welder job openings in Apache Junction, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,202 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

General Foreperson - Mechanical Piping

ACCO Engineered Systems

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$89K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


ACCO Engineered Systems rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

General Job Description: 

In collaboration with other Field General Foreperson(s)/Foreperson(s) and under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations, and personnel management of Foreperson, Truck Foreperson, Journeypersons, and Apprentices within the hydronic trades of the assigned area or Project. Also have direct contact with our fabrication facilities. 

Market Experience

Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Mechanical Piping systems. Proven experience on large commercial and industrial projects, including:

  • Semi-Conductors
  • Data Centers
  • Healthcare facilities
  • High-rise buildings
  • Industrial plants
  • Central utility plants (CUPs)
  • Institutional facilities (universities, airports, government buildings)

Experience managing mechanical piping scopes ranging from $5M-$150M+, with the ability to lead field crews of 20-150+ pipefitters, welders, and subcontractors.

Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments, including data centers, Central Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects, with direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and schedule performance across all phases of fabrication and field installation.

Supervises:

Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee all hydronic field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
  • Operations
    • Assist direct reports with
      • Resource management
      • Proper assignment of Forepersons
      • Assist with project execution strategies and scheduling
      • Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
      • Execution of QA/QC protocols
      • Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
      • Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
      • Provide suggestions for successful project installation
      • Provide counseling to field employees
    • Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
    • Review project plans, specs, schedules and discuss any issues/concerns with PM/PE
    • Generate example RFI's for PM/PE submission
    • Communicate project expectation and required dates with detailers
    • Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
    • Approach project with shop fabrication and modularization in mind 
    • In collaboration with detailing and PM/PE generate a material list for an initial buyout from purchasing 
    • Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM
    • Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!
    • Know the local code requirements
    • Evaluation of field personnel 
    • Review and track project labor budgets
    • Complete and submit ACCO and project documents
    • Order tools and equipment required to complete the project
    • Schedule manpower with Superintendents
    • Schedule material deliveries and shop fabrication 
    • Verify equipment prior to delivery/rig day
    • Schedule crane rig
    • Schedule trucking
    • Coordinate with subcontractors
    • Coordinate with other departments within ACCO
    • Schedule and coordinate inspections
    • Process required test reports and logs with required signatures and put into proper box folder for the project
    • Train crew members 
    • Ensure a quality product has been installed
    • Generate a rolling punch list
    • Return tools and equipment 
    • Return excess materials back to the vendor for a credit
    • Read and understand the Local Union Master Labor Agreement 
    • Manage 3 week or look ahead schedule for project
    • Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes 
      • Laptop and iPad
      • MS Office: Word, Excel, Project
      • Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms                                            
      • Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet
    • Other tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent 
  • Strategic Planning
    • Understand and support the strategic plan and department mission statement 
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie: installations, materials, equipment, personnel)
  • Personnel Management
    • Adhere to and promote company policies
    • Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
    • Mentor, train and develop top performing leaders (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership
  • Collaboration
    • Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on project strategies and current projects regarding
      • Constructability
      • Resource availability
      • Labor budgets
      • Project execution opportunities
      • Potential project challenges
    • Collaborate with Superintendents and share experience to develop best practices, align processes, and leverage resources

ACCO Competencies:

  • Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
  • Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand others perspectives.
  • Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
  • Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
  • Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Is able to take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Leads by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Hours:

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours will generally start and end in accordance with construction industry standards and/or project needs, with a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs 

Physical Demands:

  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods to evaluate active field installations.
  • Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or navigate job site terrain

Wages:

This position is for signatory employees and wages will be in line with the corresponding area CBA Agreement.

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Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant...ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.  

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

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