Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a steady growth in the sector. In Louisville, KY, welders can earn an average of $76.75 per hour, with experienced professionals earning up to $169.79 per hour. Trade schools and community colleges offer comprehensive welding programs, while organizations like the American Welding Society provide certification opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Overview Join our dynamic team as a Welder in Louisville, KY, where you can earn up to $1,700 weekly! We are looking for skilled welders who are passionate about their craft and eager to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment. If you thrive in a hands-on role and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities • Flux Core Welding • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine project specifications. • Ensure high-quality welds by following safety protocols and industry standards. • Maintain welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance. • Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and project goals. • Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance welding skills and techniques. Qualifications • Proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or construction environment. • Familiarity with flux core welding • Ability to read and understand technical documents and blueprints. You should be proficient in: • Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: • Flux-Cored Arc Welder Salary info: $25 - $30 / hr
See More Details >>APS is currently accepting applications for Welders/Fitters in the Louisville, KY area Full Time!! Weekly Pay 1ST & 2ND SHIFTS AVAILABLE!! • This position is responsible for constructing new fabricated products and repair work using Flux Core, MIG, and TIG welding methods while contributing to the overall atmosphere with a positive, safety-conscious, and proactive attitude • Must have approximately 7 years of experience in Flux Core, MIG, TIG welding and be a strong fabricator. Are you familiar with shop practices including machine work, mechanical repair, and steel fabrication? If so APPLY TODAY!! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Night shift Ability to Commute: • Louisville, KY 40202 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Louisville, KY 40202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Atlas Machine & Supply, a leader in industrial solutions, is seeking a dedicated and detailed-oriented welder to join our Steel Services division. This position is responsible for fabricating and repairing metal components using various welding and metalworking techniques, including MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxyacetylene, Submerged Arc welding, and metal spraying. The role requires applying specialized welding knowledge and skills to complete assigned tasks. This is a weekend shift position and includes shift differential pay. Shift schedule: Friday - Sunday, 5:00am to 5:30pm with shift differential pay. Company Culture and Values Here at Atlas, we believe that every individual should take full ownership and show respect to all employees, regardless of department or reporting structure. This core value is something we uphold every day. Below are the key principles we stand by. • Cover and Move (Teamwork and Support): We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting their team to achieve shared goals and overcome challenges together. • Simple (Clarity and Communication): Candidates should value clear, straightforward communication, ensuring everyone understands their role to maintain efficiency and avoid confusion. • Prioritize and Execute (Efficiency and Focus): We look for individuals who can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most critical issues to make the best use of time and resources. • Decentralized Command (Empowerment and Trust): Ideal candidates take ownership of their responsibilities, make informed decisions independently, and align their efforts with the company’s mission while fostering innovation and accountability. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances before welding the work piece, establishing the sequence of operations, and set up requirements. • Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent welding • Calculates and sets controls to regulate welding factors such as rotation speed, travel speed, tip angle, preheat and post heat. • Starts and observes welding operations to detect malfunctions and adjusts machine controls to the required adjustments. • Collaborates with engineers, production staff, programmers, or other team members to resolve welding or assembly problems. • Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment and tests operations of unit to ensure proper functionality and performance. • Recommends plan of action based on their welding expertise as applicable. • Operates overhead cranes to transport, set or move work assignments as needed. • Operates forklift as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) High School is required. • Trade school training in welding is a plus. • Requires one to three years welding experience or combination of experience and education may be considered. • Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. • Requires ability to read and comprehend blueprints, sketches, and directions. • Strong analytical skills are necessary including problem solving. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Position requires standing, sitting, squatting, twisting or stooping for long periods. BENEFITS: • 401(k) Retirement plan + 401(k) Company Matching • Health, Dental and Vision insurance, available on day one, no waiting period. • Company paid life Insurance, short/long term disability insurance. • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Paid time off • Parental leave • Nine paid holidays It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.
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