NAK Kiln Services is seeking a skilled Welder with Ironworker experience for a travelling, field-based role supporting kiln installation and repair projects across the United States. This role is essential to maintaining and improving equipment for clients in cement, paper, and chemical processing industries. It involves hands-on mechanical, welding, and rigging work under varied environmental conditions.

Primary Function:

The primary function of this role is to install, maintain, and repair industrial rotary kilns and associated machinery. This includes precise welding tasks, alignment of components, and assisting in crane and rigging operations. The position involves full-time travel and demands high levels of safety awareness and technical skill.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• FCAW (dual shield) and SMAW (stick) welding machines

• Oxy/acetylene cutting torches

• Carbon arc gouging tools

• Hoists, pulleys, jacks, come-a-longs

• Forklifts, manlifts

• Hand tools (wrenches, grinders, hammers)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Materials Handled:

• Structural steel and industrial components

• Bearings, gears, and drive units

• Steel pipe and plate for welding

• Rigging materials and support structures

Key Responsibilities:

• Weld and join steel using FCAW and SMAW methods to AWS D1.1 standards

• Use oxy/acetylene torch and carbon arc gouging for cutting and material prep

• Fit bearings, align gears and tires, install and dismantle industrial machinery

• Operate rigging tools and act as signal person during crane operations

• Move heavy materials using forklifts and manlifts

• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical diagrams

• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures

• Work in outdoor, high-noise, and potentially extreme weather conditions

• Travel to job sites across the U.S. for extended periods (100% travel)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $26.00/hour + $59 per diem (daily)

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Vision Coverage

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

• 401(k) Plan and Roth IRA

• Supplemental Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Extensive Training and Career Development Opportunities

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Minimum of six months related industrial experience

• Valid U.S. driver's license (required)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights

• Comfortable working in loud, outdoor, and physically demanding environments

• Ability to travel for extended periods, with frequent overnight stays

NAK Kiln Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.