Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills quickly. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, preparing graduates for immediate employment. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029. In Marshall, MN, welders can earn an average wage of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $50,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. is a design-build refrigeration contractor specializing in Commercial and Industrial refrigeration systems for customers in the upper Midwest with offices in Marshall, MN, Sauk Rapids, MN and Sioux Falls, SD. We are looking to hire an experienced pipe welder with the ability to travel from their home to work sites. Travel expenses including lodging and mileage will be paid for by the company. The individual will not be required to travel to the home office in Marshall, MN on a regular basis. Full-time position with company benefits. • Health, Vision, Dental • PTO and Holiday Pay • 401K Retirement Plans • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • Annual Discretionary Bonus • Weekly pay • Premium pay for HPP (MN High Pressure Piping) Certification • Starting hourly rate based on experience • Paid travel time: Travel time is paid from the employees' home to work site, or main office location to work site - Whichever is closest. • Per Diem plus hotel paid when travel required Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: • Work closely with team members, including pipefitters, welder apprentices, and supervisors to coordinate tasks effectively and complete projects within specified deadlines. • Read and understand blueprints and specifications for the proper installation of industrial refrigeration systems. • Follow company welding procedures to ensure completion of quality products. • Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded. • Installing support equipment such as hangers, brackets, and stands according to specifications. • Prepare pipes for welding using handheld and power tools relevant to pipefitting processes, including but not limited to pipe saws, pipe beveling machines, threading machines, etc. • Operate equipment for material movement, such as telehandlers or forklifts. • Work at heights while operating scissor lifts or boom lifts. • Complete jobs at manufacturing plants, food processing plants, and other industrial settings. • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. • Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered • Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience & Education: • 3+ year pipe welding experience required. • Proficient math skills Additional Requirements: • Adequate verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work as part of a team and promote a positive company culture. • Ability to pass a 6G Pipe Weld test in both GTAW (tig) and SMAW (stick) welding. • Valid Driver’s License • Ability for prolonged periods standing and walking. • Ability to lift 75 pounds at a time. • Willingness to travel to various worksites and work a typical 45-50 hour work week, with occasional weekends. #hc144964
See More Details >>ATZ Manufacturing is a family-owned manufacturing business that started in 2008. Our product line started with the Action Trackchair and has grown to include other tracked/mobility products, as well as other outside jobs done for customers. We pride ourselves in providing the highest individual service to our customers. We have top shelf equipment for Laser Cutting, Computerized Press Brake, Powder Coating, Sandblasting/Wheel-a-brator, Robotic Welding, Tube Bending, Machining, Shearing, Rolling, Custom Design (SolidWorks). We are looking for a motivated individual to perform welding tasks in a manufacturing setting. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Assemble, install, align, maintain, repair, inspect, and dismantle a variety of manufacturing components while upholding quality standards. • Prepare metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, removing grease, scale, burr, and rust. • Regularly inspect parts for conformance with specifications and quality standards. • Complete accurate daily reports to track job-specific labor hours via computer software. • Maintain a clean and orderly work area following prescribed safety standards. • Demonstrate correct use of PPE. • Perform all work duties in a safe, professional, punctual, and efficient manner. • Performs other related duties/tasks as assigned by floor leader(s) that are of a reasonable request to include mandatory overtime when needed. • Reports concerns, issues, and shortages to appropriate leader(s) in timely manner. Skills and Qualifications: • 1-3 years of MIG & TIG welding experience preferred, and prior use of various tools/equipment including lathe, mill, drill press, plasma cutter, bandsaw, angle grinder, and belt sander. • Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read and record detailed measurements, counts, distances, and times. • Able to read and accurately interpret prints and shop drawings. • Able to carry basic math calculations to find missing dimensions. • Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand at welding station for 6-8 hours. • Sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to guide objects into specific placement or alignment, make intricate connections, and make precise measurements. • Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds. • Frequent stooping, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing, and pulling. • Occasional lifting above shoulder level. • Must be able to perform Team Lift to lift/push/pull/carry up to 80 pounds. Benefits: • 401K • Health, dental & vision insurance • Short- & long-term disability • Life Insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Employee discount
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