Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The American Welding Society reports approximately 771,000 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Apprentices earn an average of $500 per week in Big Spring, TX, with an annual overtime average of $25,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Welder/cutters need on job site in Big Spring. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week Shift: • Day shift Ability to Commute: • Big Spring, TX 79720 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. They will generally be assigned to assist one or more craftsmen with miscellaneous tasks. A helper may perform a variety of duties, such as furnishing another worker with materials, tools, and supplies, cleaning work areas, machines, and equipment; holding materials or tools; and performing other routine duties. A helper's duties may be limited or restricted to one type of activity, such as moving materials from one area to another, cleaning machines or work areas. • Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, ISO’s or other drawings and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols for job application • Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job • Recognize various materials used in piping systems and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques • Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, forklifts, and company trucks • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices • Identify, explain and perform crane hand signals • Demonstrate ability to work with a craft person • Identify, recognize and select appropriate materials related to specific crafts • Demonstrate ability to assist craft person installation, demolition, and other procedures specific to the craft • Demonstrate ability to perform manual excavation • The employee is expected to work using all the safe equipment that OSHA requires as well as what is required by Wood • The employee must be able to use standard and/or metric rule to measure • Demonstrate ability to use whole numbers, fractions and decimals to add, subtract, multiply and divide and be able to accurately follow instructions • Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one #woodpermian
See More Details >>About the Role This exciting opportunity is part of our team that supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and piping systems. As a Rig Welder, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our work, while also collaborating with colleagues to achieve project goals. Responsibilities • Assist skilled craftsmen with miscellaneous tasks related to welding and fabrication • Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies • Demonstrate a strong understanding of power tools, hand tools, and equipment usage
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