Becoming a welder in Charlotte, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Charlotte, welders earn an average of $1,975 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $56,700 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Job Description – Welder/ FAB Title Welder / Fabricator Summary The Macomb Group, a recognized leading distributor in the Midwest for Pipe, Valve, and Fittings. We are looking for a full-time Welder fabricator team member to join our fire fab division at our facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Macomb Group has differentiated itself from competitors by continually expanding our operations to provide unbeatable specialty services, a huge inventory, energy-efficient solutions, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join our growing team. Responsibilities • Working with a team of others, produce life safety systems • Operating semi-automatic welding machine • Crane and Forklift operations • Mig hand welding repair • Quality assurance • Organization of products and materials • Regular maintenance of welding station upkeep • Work within a multitask setting while still meeting deadlines • Follow all company policies and procedures Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Welding experience, mig preferred • Regularly lift up to 25lbs; occasionally up to 50lbs • Be able to walk, stand, or lift the entire shift • Knowledge of pipe and fittings is a plus • While industry experience is encouraged, it is not required in order to be successful in this role. • Willing to train Work Setting Charlotte, North Carolina Monday - Friday, 7AM-4PM OT on some Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM Benefits • PTO, paid holidays, birthday off with pay and jump starts • GM and Ford vehicle discount • Medical, company pays 75% of premium along with a free medical wrap • Free telemedicine with medical enrollment • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance and AD&D • Critical Illness and Accident insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • 401K program with a 25% match with no cap! Our Culture With over 25 locations in multiple states, each branch has created a culture within our company that stems from cooperation, teamwork and of course the notion that we are BUILT TO SAY YES, not only to our customers but to you as well. We often gather for company provided lunches, sponsor lunch and learn sessions to share our knowledge, and hold customer appreciation BBQs. We have seasonal sports competitions for employees to win prizes and tailgates for football and baseball. We also celebrate you by rewarding work anniversaries, employee appreciation day celebrations, recognizing inside/outside sales leaders, honoring our vets, observing casual Fridays and much more! Come join our team and see why our employees love The Macomb way!
See More Details >>Combo Welder and Fabricator ($150 PER DEIM A DAY) Job Description Responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Responsible for interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. Responsible for inspecting completed welds to determine structural soundness. Responsible for welding and fitting various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment. Responsibilities • Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. • Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. • Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness. • Weld and fit various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment. Essential Skills • 3-5+ years experience in structural fitting and welding. • 3-5+ years experience in flux core welding and pulse welding. • 3-5+ years experience in reading and interpreting structural blueprints and welding symbols. • Proficiency in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures. Additional Skills & Qualifications • 3+ years experience in shipyards and related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment. Why Work Here? We are a growing company looking to double our entire welding team in the next two months, aiming to have 70+ welders/fitters. We offer competitive starting pay and provide lots of overtime opportunities with sign-up sheets for first-come-first-serve Friday/Saturday 8-hour shifts. Our family-owned company has been operating for over 50+ years, fostering a family atmosphere. Employees can receive pay raises while on contract and undergo multi-year evaluations for pay increases. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy great benefits including PTO, paid holidays, no-cost tele-health visits, 401K matching, and more. We are building a new cafeteria for employees and offer monthly food trucks and other perks. We strive to create the best in class for everything at Metal Trades and Pegasus, including being the highest-paid employer and offering the best benefits, onboarding experience, and training. Work Environment Non-climate-controlled shop with open-air buildings, some old and some brand new. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, South Carolina. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>McCorvey Sheet Metal is a family-owned and operated company with locations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Orlando, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Nashville - McCorvey Sheet Metal Works, L.P. is a detailer, fabricator, and installer of HVAC sheet metal ducts. McCorvey works primarily on larger projects such as healthcare facilities, research labs, sports stadiums, hospitality, government, education, and many other vertical markets. We want to meet you if you have experience assembling, installing, and welding sheet metal ductwork! Welders provide their own welding hood, but the company will provide any special PPE for special welding needs, welding gloves, and vests. We are seeking Sheet Metal Welders with the following experience to join our team! • ** WILLING TO TRAVEL IS A PLUS *** Job Responsibilities: • We are looking for a technically skilled welder with good attention to detail. Will weld galvanized, aluminum, black iron, 304 and 316 stainless steel with TIG & MIG procedures • Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal ductwork. • Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file, and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and a seamless appearance. • Install assemblies, including pipes, HVAC ductwork, exhaust stacks, etc. • Ensure that efficiency is maximized while fabricating and installing HVAC systems. • Verify the appropriate type and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications. • Ensure safety is a priority on the job during all activities, including using tools and installing and welding ductwork. Requirements: • Sheet metal ductwork welding and installation 5+ years • High school diploma or GED • Must pass a drug screen, background, and physical. • Basic math skills • Provide own welding hood and sheet metal ductwork tools. Tools: • Welding hood • Sheet metal hammer • Snips • Cheaters • Hand tongs • Tape measure • Basic hand tools Perks of the Trade: • Health Benefits • Weekly Pay • Referral Bonuses • 401k • Profit Sharing Program • 7 Paid Holidays • Years of Service Appreciation Program
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