Embarking on a career as a welder in Little Rock, AR, often begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which provides a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. These programs typically range from 6 to 18 months, preparing students for immediate employment. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is experiencing significant growth, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing needs. In Little Rock, AR, welders can expect to earn an average weekly wage of $259.50, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative and in-demand career, ensuring a promising future for aspiring welders in the region.
Are you ready to start “Building America?” At Lexicon, we're seeking a skilled Welder to join our team and be a part of our continued success. Offering competitive pay ranging between $15-$25/hr, this role presents an exciting opportunity for growth and development! This position will work Friday - Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm - 12 hour shifts. Welders that work their full 36 hour shift in a week, will get paid 40 hours. If you're passionate about being a part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, then Lexicon is the place for you. Join us and become a part of our growing family as we continue to build a brighter future together. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with Lexicon! Lexicon Benefits • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • HSA with Employer contributions • Paid Holidays and Vacation • 401k with company match • Lexicon University Our Lexicon University provides free career development and training, so employees can improve their skills in their chosen field, learn new skills in another area and build a career path that leads to job satisfaction and success for them and their families. Welder Overview: Embark on an exciting journey as a Welder, where you'll fuse fabricated components to create robust structural forms. Your expertise will be pivotal in assembling vital pieces that form the backbone of our projects. Safety takes center stage in this role, as any oversight in executing essential tasks could pose risks to our team and the wider community. If you're ready to wield your welding skills in a dynamic environment where your contributions shape the landscape and prioritize safety, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of building a safer, stronger future. Welder Pay Range: • $15-$25hr - hourly rate based on skill demonstrated during weld test • Paid WEEKLY Welder Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish for fitting, painting, and shipping. • Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding. Gather equipment necessary to complete the job. • Clean welded pieces for the next phase of processing. • Responsible for adhering to all company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations. • The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required. • Perform non-essential functions as needed. Welder Qualifications: • Minimum of 1-2 years’ welding experience required. • Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions. • Must be able to read and understand structural drawings. • Must be able to pass a tape measure test. • Must have ability to pass an unlimited thickness groove plate test in the horizontal or vertical and overhead positions using FCAW. • Must be able to carbon arc gouge the back side of butt joints to sound metal. Welder Physical Demands: • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently. • Considerable amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required. • Excessive amounts of bending and stooping to weld in difficult positions. • Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, and a dusty/noisy work environment. This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must show the capacity to proactively initiate, effectively lead, and consistently uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Compliance with this requirement is a fundamental condition for employment.
See More Details >>Job Description: The Welder Class A is responsible for welding material according to specifications of job orders. This position is deemed ‘safety sensitive’ due to the fact that a person improperly performing the essential or marginal functions of the job would constitute a threat to the health or safety of the employee, the employee’s co-workers, and/or the public at large. Pay: $24 - $26 Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Receive and understand welding symbols and select proper welding material needed to finish material for fitting, painting and shipping. • Locate pieces approved by Quality Control for welding; gather equipment necessary to complete the piece. • Clean welding pieces for next phase of processing. • Responsible for adhering to company safety and QA/QC programs and OSHA regulations. • The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required. • Perform non-essential functions as needed. Minimum Qualifications • Minimum of 4 years welding experience is required. • Must be able to read and comprehend welding instructions and symbols, and structural drawings. • Must have ability to pass a Class A welding test which may include 1G FCAW, 3G FCAW, 4G FCAW, 1G SMAW, 3G SMAW, 4G SMAW, 1G SAW, and a written welding test. • Must be able to read a tape measure. Physical Demands Ability to lift at least 60 pounds occasionally. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding up to 150 feet. Must be able to work at heights up to 300 feet. Must have ability to use vibratory tools intermittently throughout the workday. Considerable amounts of overtime and weekend work may be required. Excessive amounts of bending and stooping to weld in difficult positions. Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, and a dusty/noisy work environment. All the physical demands listed are essential functions. #promote #INDHOT Skills: 3G (3rd Generation) Wireless, 4G (4th Generation) Wireless, OSHA, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Scaffolding, Welding About the Company: Ameri-Force
See More Details >>RETAINER BONUS OFFERED WELDER: DUTIES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Pass all required welding proficiency tests. • Operates basic fabrication machinery. • Demonstrates ability to hand burn and to operate mechanical burning equipment. • Demonstrates an ability to organize work and use basic fitting tools. • Demonstrates ability to read and understand blueprints. • Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Walks over and stoops under workhorses. • Possesses ability to squat, stoop, bend and stand. • Possesses ability to lift 50 lbs. • Possesses ability to push and pull. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.70 - $21.45 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift • Night shift Ability to Commute: • Little Rock, AR 72202 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Little Rock, AR 72202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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