Traveling Welder

About Vital Link, Inc.

Vital Link, Inc. (VLI) is a company with a multiple-year contract with the USAF, specializing in the repair, maintenance, and installation of USAF Noise Suppressors (Engine Test Cells and Hush Houses). We are committed to building careers within our specialized industry, offering competitive wages and benefits governed by the Service Contract Act.

The Opportunity: Traveling Welder

VLI is seeking dedicated Journeyman and entry-level Traveling Welders to join our Field Department. This role requires full-time travel across the U.S. and potentially overseas, working effectively within small Contract Field Teams. You will be instrumental in supporting vital Air Force infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform combination welding, focusing on structural elements for noise suppressors.
• Support repair, maintenance, and installation projects for USAF Engine Test Cells and Hush Houses.
• Collaborate with a small field team, adapting to various project needs and locations.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to guide construction and repair tasks.
• Contribute to projects involving structural ironwork, sheet metal work, mechanical/millwright installation, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Welder, with a minimum of five years' experience required for Journeyman consideration.
• General knowledge of industrial construction; experience with steel erection and refurbishment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints is essential.
• Reliable transportation for travel within the Continental U.S.
• Ability to pass a background check for access to US military and other customer installations.
• Willingness to travel full-time domestically and internationally.

What Vital Link, Inc. Offers

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including holiday, vacation, and fringes, in accordance with the Service Contract Act.
• Reimbursement for all travel expenses and a per diem.
• The chance to build a long-term career in a specialized industry with a stable USAF contract.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Skills/Competency

• Structural Welding
• Industrial Construction
• Blueprint Reading
• Steel Erection
• Field Maintenance
• Team Collaboration
• Travel Readiness
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Corrosion Control
• Safety Protocols