Næxon – Careers
This edition focuses on current U.S. industrial hiring for traveling craftsmen including pipefitters, welders, millwrights, ironworkers, industrial mechanics, and shutdown personnel.
1. Day & Zimmermann – Open Shop Outage Work
Trades Hiring
- Pipefitters
- Pipe Welders
- Millwrights
- Ironworkers
- Maintenance Mechanics
Projects
- Cooper Nuclear (NE)
- Decatur (IL)
- North Anna (VA)
- Palo Verde (AZ)
- Additional outage projects nationwide
Pay
- Varies by project
Per Diem
- Project dependent
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Requirements
- OSHA preferred
- NCCER helpful
- Some projects require nuclear access
Apply
- Official Careers Page: Day & Zimmermann Open Shop Jobs
Verification
- August 3, 2026
2. D7Group – 2026 Shutdowns
Hiring
- Millwrights
- Industrial Welders
Location
- Traveling shutdown projects throughout the U.S.
Pay
- $22–34/hr
Schedule
- Shutdown work
- Overtime available
Requirements
- Industrial maintenance experience
- Travel required
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Apply
- LinkedIn Job Posting D7Group Careers
Verification
- August 2026
3. D7 Pneumatics
Hiring
- Industrial Millwrights
Locations
- Multiple U.S. shutdown projects
Pay
- $26–40/hr
Travel
- Required
Experience
- Minimum 3 years industrial experience
Apply
- Indeed Listing
Verification
- August 2026
4. Roadtechs Industrial Construction
Current Listings
- Pipefitters
- Pipe Welders
- Electricians
- Millwrights
Current Advertised Pay
- Pipefitters: $48/hr + $180/day Per Diem
- Pipe Welders: $48/hr + $180/day Per Diem
Travel
- Yes
Requirements
- Industrial experience
- Shutdown work
Apply
- Roadtechs Construction Jobs
Verification
- August 2026
5. RoadDog Jobs
Hiring
- Pipefitters
- Ironworkers
- Welders
- Millwrights
Current Examples
- Pipefitters: $30/hr + $120/day Per Diem
- Ironworkers/Welders: $28–34/hr + $120/day Per Diem
- Millwrights: $26/hr + $110/day Per Diem
Travel
- Yes
Apply
- RoadDog Jobs
Verification
- August 2026
6. Cooper Nuclear Outage (Nebraska)
Hiring
- Ironworker Journeymen
Pay
- $42.00–42.63/hr
Per Diem
- Eligible
Duration
- Temporary outage
Requirements
- Nuclear outage qualifications
Apply
- NukeWorker Job Listing
Verification
- August 2026
7. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hiring
- Industrial Equipment Mechanics
Location
- Oregon
Pay
- $69.15/hr
Travel
- Occasional
Benefits
- Federal employment
Apply
- USAJOBS Industrial Equipment Mechanic
Verification
- August 2026
8. Department of Veterans Affairs
Hiring
- Pipefitter
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Benefits
- Federal benefits
- Retirement
- Health insurance
Requirements
- Extensive pipefitting experience
Apply
- USAJOBS Pipefitter Position
Verification
- August 2026
Quick Opportunities This Week
Trade
Highest Advertised Rate
Industrial Equipment Mechanic
$69.15/hr
Pipefitter
$48/hr + $180/day PD
Pipe Welder
$48/hr + $180/day PD
Ironworker
$42.63/hr + Per Diem
Millwright
Up to $40/hr
Looking Ahead
Major fall outage and turnaround hiring is continuing to ramp up across:
- Refineries
- Power plants
- Nuclear facilities
- Steel mills
- Paper mills
- Chemical plants
The busiest hiring period is expected to continue through late summer and into fall as scheduled outages begin.