Becoming a welder in Clearwater, FL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Clearwater, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,560, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,300 weekly. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like AWS offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Experienced welder and fabricator to repair dumpsters, weld on heavy equipment, and help out with light mechanics when welding is not needed. Mechanical knowledge is not needed but is nice to have. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19- $23 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 401k with employer matching Shift: 10 hour shift No nights About Sarnago And Sons We Are a family-owned and operated business since 1978. Sarnago & Sons can handle all types of recycling; industrial, commercial, residential projects. Sarnago & Sons is an important part of the recycling community, recycling concrete, asphalt and thousands of tons of Dirt every year. Recycled concrete and asphalt materials are used primarily in road and highway projects. In addition, Sarnago & Sons also mixes stabilized materials for use in everything from parking lots and underground utilities to pipeline support and storm sewers. Don’t let your trash take up precious space at your home or business. With regular waste disposal roll-offs, you won’t have to think twice about who to call for Quality service.
See More Details >>Use hand-welding and flame cutting equipment, such as gas welding, brazing, stick. Sand blast parts for welding and brazing operations. Build fixtures to hold parts for welding or brazing operations for fabricated sheet metal or copper parts. Regulate current and voltage for proper fusion of metals and select electrode type and size. Obtain maximum brazing strength and avoid distortion. These duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be supplemented as necessary. Welder positions start at $18.00 to $20.00/hour (please note: the 2nd shift differential is $1.00/hour; 3rd shift differential is $1.25/hour). Essential Functions/Responsibilities: • Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies. • Maintain proper housekeeping. • Assure that work meets expected quality standards. Understand CTQs. • Perform daily inspection of all the equipment and tools prior to use. • Provide guidance, training or mentoring for other team members as needed. • Perform other general duties as assigned by supervisor. • Technically qualified to perform all types of Arc Welding: MIG, TIG, Submerge ARC and Stick. • Familiar with various electrodes and their application. • Knowledge of the inert gases used in welding and selects the best suited process for the application. • Understand and properly apply single fillet, double fillet, square groove, V groove and U groove welds. • Ability to do all position welding on alloys presented. • Make fixtures; familiar with most machinery and hand tools. Qualifications/Requirements: • 18 years of age or older. • Ability to work overtime. • Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. • Successful completion of a background check and drug screen. • Willingness to work in a tobacco-free environment. • Ability to read blue prints. • Ability to use measurement devices. • Mechanical Skills – ability to build fixtures. • Ability to read decimal and fractional measurement. • Knowledge of welding equipment. • Certified in TIG & MIG. • Ability to operate forklift. • Lift up to 35lbs with or without reasonable accommodation (units may weigh up to 50 lbs). • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
See More Details >>Job Title: Gate Shop Welder Position Overview: A Gate Shop Welder, is responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape. Their duties include reviewing blueprints, cutting metal into the appropriate shape and smoothing molten metal to remove creases. Job Duties included but not limited: • Cut, notch, weld, grind materials, manufacture products as required per Smith Fence standards. • Operate stick and MIG welding machine, grinders, notching machine, saws, drill press and other miscellaneous tools. • Assemble component parts using small tools • Ability to understand and apply welding techniques • Monitor gate shop inventory and supplies • Ability to work as part of a team • Flexibility to perform other duties as directed by supervisor • Maintain clean and safe work area • Comply with all Smith Fence Company rules and safety protocols • Able to work 40+ hours, including weekends if necessary Required Skills: • High School Diploma • Good verbal and written communication • Ability to read and comprehend work instructions • Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in welding Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, sit for long periods of time, and possess good vision, walk, use of hands and fingers. • Ability to lift loads of up to 80lbs • Good mobility for pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and climbing stairs • Good eye – hand coordination Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a construction environment. Some safety protective equipment will be required while performing duties. Smith Fence is an equal opportunity and E-verify employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Must pass a background check and drug screen. I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of this job as outlined. Name:_____________________________________________ Date:________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: • Clearwater, FL 33762 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Clearwater, FL 33762: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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