Becoming a welder in Atlanta, GA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with approximately 12,090 in Atlanta, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $122.51 per week in Atlanta, with an annual overtime average of $4,820. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Description – MIG/TIG Welder Clyde Industries is the preeminent provider of highly engineered boiler efficiency/cleaning systems, spare parts and services for the global pulp & paper industry and a leader in providing equipment and aftermarket part solutions for industrial applications with a topflight team operating in North America, South America, Scandinavia and Indonesia. Clyde Industries has developed significant innovations in our core sootblower offering, encompassing mission critical technologies designed to remove residue and deposits that build up in recovery and power boilers (with such residue creating safety hazards, process efficiency reductions or complete boiler shutdown if not properly eliminated). Clyde Industries not only provides the equipment, but a host of related services and aftermarket assistance to support our customers’ operations, with a particular focus on and expertise in helping established and emerging pulp & paper customers. Clyde Industries is constantly innovating to expand its offerings with a focus on continuing to drive increased value for customers. As a global leader of highly engineered industrial applications and service provider of the highest caliber, Clyde Industries looks forward to building on its history of innovation and superior customer-centric solutions. Clyde Industries is actively hiring for a MIG/TIG Welder. We are seeking an experienced MIG/TIG Welder who has experience operating automatic welders. The candidate must be able to read and understand drawings and weld symbols. Candidate should have experience welding various diameters of pipe materials to include stainless steel. We are looking to hire someone with a service driven attitude that has the desire to learn, grow, and lead by example. This is currently a 2nd shift opening (1:30pm-10:00pm Monday thru Friday. Training will take place for an estimated 1 month with some hours potentially being on day shift from 7:00am-3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Once candidate is fully trained (at the discretion of the trainer) he or she will work on 2nd shift. At times there may be mandatory overtime required to meet production needs. This is a non-exempt position and our targeted hourly rate for the role is $18/hour to $24/hour and offers will be determined based on candidate’s experience. This position is Full Time with comprehensive health and wellness benefits and located at: 4015 Presidential Parkway Atlanta, GA 30340. Summary of Responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks): Follow welding procedures and maintain different qualifications for various types of weld joints. Use materials and fillers required for tube welds including dissimilar materials. All tube welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Section IX Products are installed in boilers which require special welding criteria to be accepted. Fits and welds assemblies using jigs and fixtures Follow all safe work practices and policies Verifies quality of work and signs off on quality checklists where required Qualifications 2 years welding technical school or equivalent 3 - 5 years of experience as a TIG welder in a manufacturing environment. Must be skilled in all facets of TIG, MIG, and stick welding Proficient at TIG welding including pipe welding Knowledge and ability to heat, form and straighten metal parts to restore alignment from distortion Ability to use precision measuring equipment to inspect dimensions and angles including calipers, micrometers, protractor, and other precision measuring devices Ability to identify any faults in operating equipment or in relation to materials Ability to control the fitting and welding process to avoid problems in relation to excessive distortion, expansion, or shrinkage of welded parts Ability to produce 100% penetration welds that are radio graph acceptable Ability to set up and operate semi-auto welding equipment Ability to fit up pipe/tube sections, flanges and nozzles and nozzle fabrications with accuracy Ability to select and set up welding equipment Ability to ensure welds meet standards and specifications Proficient at MIG welding Ability to use cutting equipment effectively and efficiently Ability to read and understand engineering drawings including weld symbols Proficient at grinding, filing, sanding, and deburring completed parts Math skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measurement including fractions and decimals General Able to work shift hours as mentioned above and overtime as required. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 30 lbs Environmental Working Conditions: Work for this role is performed inside and outside in an industrial environment and is a very hot environment working around flame and gases. Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Clyde Industries is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Shift: 8 hour shift – 2nd shift (1:30 pm - 10:00 pm) Weekly day range: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Atlanta, GA 30340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
See More Details >>Who are we? Are you looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to grow and make a difference? You’ve come to the right place. At Serrmi Products we believe in the growth of our employees and look to advance our employees into new roles. Our family-focused company offers more than your standard health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and 401K, we offer special training to each of our employees to ensure they can fulfill their job in the safest and most efficient way possible! Summary: The Welder position is responsible for welding components in flat, vertical and overhead positions. Benefits: • Health, dental, vision, and 401-K • Short-term disability is available • AFLAC Policies are available • Paid holidays after 60 days of employment. • Paid vacation and sick time. • Employer paid long term disability for the employee Required Experiences: • Welding Certification is preferred • Must have previous experience working with mild steel and stainless steel • Must have solid working knowledge of current welding materials and procedures • Attention to detail and initiative to be self-motivated and directed. • Ability to manage time and work independently or with other team members • Able to read and interrupt multipage blueprints. • Weld separately or in combination of, using stainless steel, cast iron and other alloys. • At least 2 years of continual welding experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Stand, walk, bend, kneel and sit for extended periods of time • Climb ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects • Push, pull, lift, or move 50 pounds repeatedly • Working in adverse weather conditions Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: In person
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