Becoming a welder in Helena, Montana typically begins with an apprenticeship or technical training program, which combines hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships and technical training programs generally last between 6 months to 4 years, requiring significant hours of training under experienced welders. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190 or $20.25 per hour. In Helena, welders can expect to earn competitive wages, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Trade schools, welding associations, and platforms like WelderUp help aspiring welders find apprenticeship and training opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Welding Shop Foreman Helena, MT Montana based innovative construction firm is looking for a skilled and dependable Certified Welder/Shop Foreman to add to their team. The firm has been in business for nearly 40 years and handles commercial, healthcare, historical, infrastructure, remodel, and high-end residential projects. Their motto is to fulfill their clients dreams through quiet confidence, innovation, and quality craftsmanship. Their projects span throughout Western Montana. They are seeking a Certified Welder to take on the role of Shop Foreman. This position will lead a small team of employees and be responsible for managing day-to-day shop activities, ensuring high-quality welding work, and supporting their field crews. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a solid background in both welding and construction. Why You Want This Position: • Competitive salary: $60,000/year, depending on experience • Company-provided truck • Benefits: • Health, dental and vision insurance • Paid time off • Flexible Schedule • 401(k) Essential Functions and Duties: • Supervise and coordinate shop operations and staff • Perform welding tasks for commercial and residential construction projects • Maintain equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed • Collaborate with project managers and field teams to support job site needs • Monitor inventory and order materials as necessary • Uphold high standards for quality, efficiency, and safety Qualifications: • Certified Welder with proven experience • Prior experience in a supervisory or foreman role preferred • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, tools, and safety standards • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings • Excellent organizational and communication skills Get in touch! Call or text 406-295-1362 to reach Morgan in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office 40710
See More Details >>American Welding & Gas Inc., has an immediate opening for an Experienced Industrial Inside & Outside Sales Person at our Helena, MT location. We offer: • A competitive salary • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with no waiting period • Company paid Life Insurance • Company paid Short-term & Long-term Disability • 401(k) with Company Match • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off • Drug free work environment Inside Sales Duties & Responsibilities: • Prepare quotes for customers. • Assist Territory Managers to actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial risk. • Intake calls from customers for new orders or assist in resolving emergency orders. • Call on "house" accounts with annual sales below $10,000 to increase sales volume and frequency. • Grow the sales with those customers through telemarketing of other products. • In collaboration with the Sales VP, establish benchmarks to determine frequency and objectives of customer calls, tracking and updating opportunities in CM, growth expectations and goals related to sales and margins, product training and development, and professional development goals. • Utilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management. • Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors, and other business partners. • Meet goals and objectives set by and with management. • Other duties as assigned. Outside Sales Duties & Responsibilities: • Grow the territory business through solution selling of gas products and technology to new and existing customers • Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base • Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and project scope with existing and new customers • Utilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management of the assigned sales territory • Develop long term relationships with strategic customers, facilitating product supply agreements, and developing a sales territory customer portfolio with long term targeted customers • Actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial risk • Respond to and solve customer issues or concerns by deploying necessary company resources • Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors and other business partners • Work closely with local branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned territory • Meet goals and objectives set by and with management • Perform administrative duties such as managing expenses through Concur, completing sales profitability analysis for proposal review, completing customer pricing and data sheets for computer contracts, etc. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or industry experience preferred. • 1-3 years of previous sales experience • Knowledge of welding and gas products strongly preferred. • Industrial sales experience strongly preferred. • Successful track record of managing a sale territory. • Strong time and management skills • Critical thinking skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Needs a strong industrial background Preferred Skills: • Goal oriented • Interpersonal skills • Can navigate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Sales process training • Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principles including gross margin and gross margin percent. American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality. AWG originated from Valley Welding Supply located in Billings, Montana and Scott-Gross Company located in Lexington, Kentucky. Both companies began back in 1949 and have allowed us to grow through acquisitions as well as organically. American Welding & Gas, Inc. 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.
See More Details >>Concrete Labor Finisher job at Northside Welding & Fabrication. Helena, MT. Job Description Job Description Northside has been a part of the local community for a long time. We are looking for both skilled and unskilled laborers to join our team. Applicants will perform a variety of tasks including placing and finishing concrete. Applicants will need to be ok working in various weather conditions and outdoor elements. Applicants need to be able to work alone under little supervision and keep a positive attitude working with others as a team. If you are willing to follow safety guidelines and have an understanding of concrete techniques, methods of construction and are proficient using concrete equipment and basic measurement tools apply now to get started gaining hands on experience. Experience preferred but we are willing to train people that are motivated, punctual and have a positive attitude. Duties & Responsibilities: • Checking forms for proper construction • Setting forms to desired slope, depth and proper alignment • Spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand float and bull flat • Mold expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointer and straight edge • Ability to operate hand and power tools such as: concrete saws, power vibrators • Ability to operate skid steers and forklifts • May required travel to different job sites up to 100 miles away (via company truck) • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more • Driver license required and reliable transportation • Must be willing to work overtime
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