Welding Jobs
A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.
FREE ONLINE skills training Job Requirements Minimum 12 months relevant MIG welding experience Attention to detail Able to use basic hand and power tools Basic Math Mechanical aptitude Able to read...
FREE ONLINE skills training Job Requirements Minimum 12 months relevant MIG welding experience Attention to detail Able to use basic hand and power tools Basic Math Mechanical aptitude Able to read...
FREE ONLINE skills training Job Requirements Minimum 12 months relevant MIG welding experience Attention to detail Able to use basic hand and power tools Basic Math Mechanical aptitude Able to read...
FREE ONLINE skills training Job Requirements Minimum 12 months relevant MIG welding experience Attention to detail Able to use basic hand and power tools Basic Math Mechanical aptitude Able to read...
- Craft and Technical Solutions LLC
- Jacksonville, FL
- 1 day ago
- Craft and Technical Solutions LLC
- Jacksonville, FL
- 1 day ago
Pay Rates: *$35/hr - $110 Per diem/ daily Structural Welder Job Description : Use of welding process flux core: FCAW Use of welding process stick welding: SMAW Use of welding positions vertical (3G)...
Welder / Fabricator ( 2nd Shift )
- Automatic Handling International, Inc.
- Erie, MI
- 1 day ago
- Automatic Handling International, Inc.
- Erie, MI
- 1 day ago
hood, and basic hand tools Must be able to weld in the 1G position using a manual welding process....
** This role is not open for submission from outside staffing agencies** Lead Custom Aluminum Fabricator (Must have custom aluminum door fabrication experience in the glass industry) What Brought...
- Up-Side Management Company
- Fayetteville, NC
- 6 days ago
- Up-Side Management Company
- Fayetteville, NC
- 6 days ago
Inspect and test welds to ensure quality and durability Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working order Work collaboratively in and out of the shop and with other trades to complete projects...
Fabricator II CNC - CNC Laser Machine Operator (2:30pm -11:00pm) 2nd Shift
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
Fabricator II In this job you will set-up and operate three-four pieces of fabrication or laser cutting equipment of moderate to advanced complexity using technical drawings, blueprints, or other...
Welder - Very Skilled - Open Root GTAW
- VPE Thermal
- Sacramento, CA
- 7 days ago
- VPE Thermal
- Sacramento, CA
- 7 days ago
Weld mainly with stainless steel, thicknesses ranging from 1/16 inch to 1-1/2 inch. Perform open root GTAW with purge in 6G position. Understand and weld according to WPS specifications....
welding equipment Must be able to read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material Must have basic computer skills Must be able to perform Mig and Tig welding The physical demands of the job are:...
Using welding equipment. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned....
Technically proficient in interpreting insufficient weld criteria and applying knowledge to efficiently blend and repair welds....
- Perfection Fence Corp.
- Marshfield, MA
- 8 days ago
- Perfection Fence Corp.
- Marshfield, MA
- 8 days ago
POSITION / QUALIFICATIONS •Welding Experience; MIG, TIG, Stick, Arc (Stainless Steel and Aluminum Experience Required) •Equipment Experience; vertical mill, pyramid bender, bandsaws, press brake, iron...
Fabricator II CNC - CNC Laser Machine Operator (9:00pm -5:30am) 3rd Shift
- Chicago, IL
- 10 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 10 days ago
Fabricator II In this job you will set-up and operate three-four pieces of fabrication or laser cutting equipment of moderate to advanced complexity using technical drawings, blueprints, or other...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Welding position
- Combo Welder
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Aluminum Welding
- SMAW Welding
- ARC Gouging
- Tack Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Structural Steel Framework
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Structural Welding
- Pipe Welding
- MIG Welding
- Blueprints
- Welding Fabrication
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Brazing
- Plasma Cutting
- Overhead Crane
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Technical Drawings
- TIG Welding
- Metal Fabrication
- Drill Press
- Calipers
- Grinding
- Arc welding
- Sheet Metal
- Hand Tools
- Crane Operator
- Fabricating
- Blueprint Reading
- Long-Term Disability
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Installation
- Welding
- Specifications
- Quality Control Inspection
- General Repair
- Drug Testing
- Assembly
- Forklift
- Electrical
- Engineering
- Reading
- Reimbursement
- Math
- Background Checks
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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