Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on experience and preparing individuals for certification exams. The American Welding Society (AWS) estimates the total U.S. welding professional workforce at approximately 771,000 as of 2025, with Lawrence, KS, offering numerous entry points for new welders. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that welders earned a median salary of $45,190 per year or $20.25 per hour in 2021, with potential for significant growth through specialization and experience. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative career, with opportunities for welders in Lawrence, KS, to earn a competitive wage and enjoy job stability.
Large real estate firm is looking for an experienced full time welder. Various types of welding throughout the state. Work is individual, no crew. Attractive starting wage. WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN THE TOPEKA AREA. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Who We Are New England Utility Constructors Inc. (NEUCO) has been providing underground utility construction solutions to New England since 1972. Our focus on safety, quality, and excellence has made us a trusted name in pipeline and natural gas distribution construction. Our highly trained and professional staff is committed to delivering exceptional results on every project. We offer competitive wages and benefits, paid training and development, as well as opportunities to advance your career. At NEUCO, you'll be part of a team working to support critical utility and energy infrastructure. As a Gas Pipeline Welder, you will fabricate and assemble steel natural gas pipelines for residential and commercial customers ensuring the safety of peers and the community. What You'll Do • Fabricate and install steel natural gas main lines and services • Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines • Manage and maintain welding equipment, supplies and material • Repair, restore and install gas pressure regulators and devices • Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, and fittings • Maintain all industry required Operator Qualifications • Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership What You'll Have • Prior experience welding in gas utility industry • High School diploma or equivalent • Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first • Skill to operate equipment in close proximity to workers and underground utilities What You'll Get • Weekly Payroll • Employee Discounts • Paid Time Off/Vacation • Career Development Opportunities • 401K w/ Company Match • Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Work Environment • Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions • All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English • Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling • Work is performed within the "red zone" of heavy equipment • Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Legal Stuff • Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens • Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify • Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results • Valid driver's license with clean driving record is preferred • Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company's Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.
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