Becoming a welder in Bradenton, FL, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are 402,333 welders employed nationwide, with a median wage of $45,190 per year. In Bradenton, FL, welders earn an average of $572.50 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. The demand for welders is robust, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth, offering a promising career path with significant earning potential and job stability.
Job Overview We are seeking a welder to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various welding techniques, including TIG and MIG welding. This role requires proficiency in using power tools and hand tools to fabricate and assemble metal components. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality welds while adhering to safety standards and project specifications. Responsibilities • Perform MIG and TIG welding on various materials, ensuring strong and precise welds. • Utilize power tools and hand tools to fabricate metal components according to project specifications. • Conduct routine inspections of welded joints to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. • Collaborate with team members to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication projects. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored. • Apply basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and layout of components during fabrication. • Participate in ongoing training to enhance welding skills and stay updated on industry best practices. Requirements • Proven experience in Tig and Mig welding • Familiarity with machining processes is a plus. • Ability to operate power tools effectively and safely. • Basic math skills for accurate measurements and calculations. • Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. We encourage all qualified candidates who meet the above requirements to apply for this exciting opportunity as a MIG and TIG Welder within our organization. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Shift: • 8 hour shift Experience: • welding: 2 years (Required) • TIG welding: 2 years (Required) • MIG welding: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: • Bradenton, FL 34203 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Overview We are seeking a welder to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various welding techniques, including TIG and MIG welding. This role requires proficiency in using power tools and hand tools to fabricate and assemble metal components. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality welds while adhering to safety standards and project specifications. IND-ELS Responsibilities • Perform MIG and TIG welding on various materials, ensuring strong and precise welds. • Utilize power tools and hand tools to fabricate metal components according to project specifications. • Conduct routine inspections of welded joints to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. • Collaborate with team members to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for fabrication projects. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored. • Apply basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and layout of components during fabrication. • Participate in ongoing training to enhance welding skills and stay updated on industry best practices. Requirements • Proven experience in Tig and Mig welding • Familiarity with machining processes is a plus. • Ability to operate power tools effectively and safely. • Basic math skills for accurate measurements and calculations. • Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. We encourage all qualified candidates who meet the above requirements to apply for this exciting opportunity as a MIG and TIG Welder within our organization.
See More Details >>About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. With a career at Pierce Manufacturing, you can expect: • Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education, starting rate $20.35 per hour • 2nd Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour • Comprehensive Benefit Package - Available Day 1 • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays, stock purchase program, discount program (travel, hotels, entertainment, gym memberships and so much more) • Annual cost of living increase • Eligible for increase after 90-day and annual reviews • Job Stability • Opportunities for Career Growth • Hands-On Approach • Customer Focus • Culture for Fostering Teamwork • Respected Leaders • People First Culture • Hiring Immediately Summary of Job Description The position, Welder C, is responsible for interpreting blueprints, job cards, bill of materials, and routing sheets. The Welder must be able to handle complications involving several variables which vary by customized orders. The Welder must be able to work within precise limits and have experience in bench, MIG, and/or TIG welding (aluminum and steel). Essential Functions • Set up and assemble various components for welding • Set up machine for welding • Weld aluminum components (bench, MIG, TIG) • Weld steel components (bench, MIG, TIG) • Grind welds • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations • Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills • Regular attendance required • All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent education • Minimum one-year certificate from college or technical school; on the job training with experience may be accepted • 6 months or more related experience • Proficient in MIG welding on steel and aluminum as demonstrated by an on-site weld skills test Preferred Qualifications to complete Essential Functions • Ability to read blueprints • Demonstrated experience using various small and pneumatic hand tools • Ability to build or construct product preferred Other Physical Requirements • All positions require the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Detailed physical job analysis available upon request. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus • Sense of sound is required • Sense of balance is required • Limb and finger dexterity is required • Ability to stand for extended periods of time • Ability to perform twisting, turning, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling motions • Ability to lift at least 35lbs • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, vest, welder-specific PPE Work Environment Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold for extended periods of time. This position is regularly exposed to vibration, sparks, and loud noises. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected]. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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