Embarking on a career as a welder in El Paso, TX typically begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which can range from 6 to 18 months and provides essential welding skills. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190, translating to approximately $869 per week. In El Paso, the average weekly wage for welders is around $830, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,462 per week. Apprenticeships and certifications further enhance earning potential, offering a pathway to a stable and lucrative career in the welding trade.
Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around El Paso, TX. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale of up to $28/hour based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Our company is looking for a highly talented welder to join our dynamic team. We’re seeking a hardworking professional who likes meeting challenges and surpassing client expectations. Your chief responsibilities will include interpreting designs, monitoring machinery, and assessing welded components. To excel in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of welding machinery and electrical equipment. The successful candidate will also have a steady hand and outstanding attention to detail.
See More Details >>About the position The Certified Welder/Rigger position at Southwestern Industrial Contractors and Riggers Inc. involves performing welding tasks and rigging operations. The role requires a certified welder to work with various materials and ensure safety and quality in welding processes. The position is based in El Paso, TX, and is not a work-from-home opportunity. Responsibilities • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. , • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. , • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. , • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. , • Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. , • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals. , • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits. , • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. , • Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. , • Have experience in rigging. Requirements • 2 years of experience preferred, but not required. , • Certification in welding is required. , • Must have obtained G-Force Welding Certification. , • Ability to speak English or Spanish. Nice-to-haves Benefits
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