Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification exams. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Bluefield, WV, welders can earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative career, which is supported by steady growth in sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure development.
Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and great customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina region. This opportunity is located at our Bluefield, WV, location. Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with great wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards. Job Description: The Plumbing Pipe-fitter / Pipe welder performs installation and repair duties in commercial or public buildings. Qualifications and Duties: • Five years experience in the piping field. • Should be able to read and interpret drawings and P&ID schematics. • Must be able to work independently and as a team member. • Pipe Fitting experience preparing large bore weld pipe. • Must be knowledgeable of all fitting take-outs for screw and weld fittings. • Must be experienced with carbon steel piping, stainless steel piping, stainless steel tubing, PVC, Copper, and weld pipe. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Must have essential hand tools expected for trade. • Must be dependable and a team player. • Ability to work without direct supervision. • Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history). Benefits: • Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance&Accidental Death and Dismemberment(AD&D) • PTO(Paid Time Off)for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Company Vehicle with Gas Card (Take home each day) • Pay Range $18-$26 (depending on experience and education/certifications) Skills and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures. Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment. Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services. Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment. Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time, depending on the position. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status. Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com
See More Details >>Job Description Job Summary A professional welder works with a variety of materials to fabricate new parts, equipment, construction elements, and much more. Skillful handling of many types of metal as well as numerous fabrication tools are an essential part of the opportunities you would find while working with us. An ideal welder will work steadily on their own with minimal supervision and will often work in a team environment. Taking directions and giving instructions to others are essential skills we are looking for in a prospective candidate. With training and some specialty education, you can find accelerated success in many different professional welding arenas. Job Responsibilities • Fabricate new metal components in accordance with product data sheets and in compliance with all applicable standards of safety and performance. • Repair metal components in order to restore full functionality and safety performance. • Solve problems and develop innovative solutions to novel situations that require a fresh approach while still maintaining required standards of safety, stability, and security. • Maintain tools and equipment to a professional standard. Keep work station clean and orderly to retain a safe and operational work environment. • Coordinate workflow with other members of the team and third-party agents. • Execute particular welds in a professional manner, examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. • Work independently or with a small team of other welders to complete large and complex projects. Manage workflow, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis, in addition to fabrication duties. • Employ physical strength and endurance to complete all welding tasks. Job Skills and Qualifications Required: • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to execute basic welding techniques • Ability to read and follow product data sheets, specs sheets, and other product informational material • Familiarity with welding equipment and workshop safety protocols Preferred: • On-the-job experience • A work history reflecting successfully finished projects Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $16.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Experience level: • 2 years Shift: • Day shift position (M-F) • 3rd shift with $1.50 differential pay Sun-Wed 10 hour shifts Ability to commute/relocate: • Bluefield, VA 24605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Experience: • Welding: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr
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