Becoming a welder in Great Falls, Montana, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, offering a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. The American Welding Society (AWS) projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Great Falls, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools provide pathways to this lucrative career, which offers strong earning potential and a variety of specialization opportunities.
Welder Helper Welder Helpers assist Fitters and Welders in the fabrication of heavy structural steel assemblies. General Expectations and Responsibilities ▪ Follow ADF safety procedures and practices. ▪ Keep work areas clean and ready for work. ▪ Assist Welders and Fitters as needed. ▪ Assist with basic part, hole, and bevel layouts. ▪ Sort parts for Fitters to maintain workflow as needed. ▪ Understand basic welding principles. ▪ Safely and efficiently operate hand and power tools. ▪ Understand basic use and set up of oxyfuel cutting. ▪ Understand basic use and set up of plasma cutters. ▪ Understand heat distortion and prevention. ▪ Clean and properly store tools and equipment at the end of shift. ▪ Help protect tools and equipment from damage. ▪ Strong communication skills. ▪ May be asked to perform duties that are not listed. ▪ Any other related duties and special projects as needed. Education, Training, or Work Experience ▪ High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. ▪ Completion of welding program OR a minimum of 1,000 hours of relevant experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. ▪ Industry certifications from AWS or CWB preferred. ▪ Knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Physical Requirements ▪ Must be able to stand/walk for 10 hours at a time. ▪ Ability to bend, squat, kneel for varying lengths of time. ▪ Ability to fully articulate shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist. ▪ Must be able to grasp and safely operate hand and power tools. ▪ Must be able to occasionally push, pull, lift, pull, or carry up to 75lbs. ▪ Must be able to work in various conditions (loud, hot, dusty, cold, etc.). ▪ Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend on ladders. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.17 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • Day shift • Night shift Application Question(s): • Do you have past fabrication experience in a school or work environment? License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Weld and Fabricate Structural Steel. Know how to read blueprints and fit\-up steel. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $18\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Silvertip Propane/AWG has an immediate opening for a Propane Delivery Driver Class B w/Hazmat in Great Falls, MT. Incentives • Safety and quality incentives • Company paid CDL renewal fees • ALL PPE provided including work boots and shirts • Modern trucks with no slip seating • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits • Collaborative environment where your input is valued daily • Short-term & Long-term Disability • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Delivery Driver - Class B Duties • Provide bulk propane deliveries to residential and commercial customers • Perform inventory control functions • Loading and unloading trucks • Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly working environment • Ensures vehicles are appropriately placarded and/or labeled • Ensures compliance with CGMP, Hazmat, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory agencies • Ensures appropriate preparation, completion, and accuracy of paperwork • Maintains cleanliness of vehicle • Maintain electronic trip-logs • Perform pre-trip and post trip-inspections • Achieve delivery objectives set forth by the manager • Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Education Requirements • CDL Class B license with Hazmat • Successful completion of DOT pre-employment drug-screen and physical, and company administered road test • High school diploma/GED • Clean driving record 3+years • Ability to lift 75-100 pounds • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must be comfortable using computers • Excellent customer services skills Physical Requirements • Lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, kneeling • Driving vehicle • Repetitive movement • Operating motorized equipment • Sitting; standing; walking • Working indoor/outdoor as business needs • Working at increased noise levels • Safety hazards American Welding & Gas, Inc (AWG) is an employee owned company, which manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 76 branch locations, 16 gas fill plants in 20 states, stretching from Montana through Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small business. American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward. AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. About American Welding And Gas American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.
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