Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, depending on the level of certification. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with 48,000 in Ohio, and projects a 2% to 3% job growth from 2025. Apprentices earn an average of $1,100 per week in Ohio, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Responsibilities • Performs welding processes on aluminum, steel and other metals? parts using welding metals and metal alloys • Welds parts according to engineering drawings and specifications • Under general supervision, uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components. • Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded • Performs welding in multiply positions • Builds up worn and/or defected surfaces • Other work may be assigned at Management?s discretion Job Type: Full-time Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
See More Details >>Responsibilities • Performs welding processes on aluminum, steel and other metals? parts using welding metals and metal alloys • Welds parts according to engineering drawings and specifications • Under general supervision, uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components. • Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded • Performs welding in multiply positions • Builds up worn and/or defected surfaces • Other work may be assigned at Management?s discretion Job Type: Full-time Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
See More Details >>Pay: $19-24/hr. 1st Shift: 6am to 4:30pm (Mon to Fri); Saturday OT as required Summary: Fabricate components off of shop drawings. Provide high quality Flux Core Arc welds in an efficient manner. Requirements & Duties: • Ability to pass a Full Penetration Vertical weld test as well as a Fillet Overhead weld test • Consistently produce high quality flux core arc welds that meet or exceed AWS D1.1 and 14.1 standards • Ability to read and fabricate off of shop drawings • Ability to read AWS weld symbols • Ability to work safely in a Heavy Industrial work environment • Lift up to 50 pounds • Willing to work 10 hour days and OT on Saturday as required Benefits: • Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance (eligible after 90 days) • 401k with up to a 25% employer match (effective after 1 year) • 16 days PTO after 1 year of service (Employees accrue throughout the year) • Employee Stock Option Plan (effective after 1 year) • $850 Signing Bonus (effective after 6 months of employment) • 7 1/2 paid Holidays per year • Weekly Pay
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