Becoming a welder in Mount Airy, NC, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, offering hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a steady growth rate of 2-3%. In Mount Airy, welders earn an average of $643 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $33,438 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding associations provide training opportunities, leading to a career with competitive compensation and strong job prospects.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $20-$28/Hr. Job Title: Welder Fabricator Division: Custom Metals Reports To: Metal Fabrication Shop Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY This position welds and fabricates objects and assemblies from various types of metal including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Position will require the coordination with other welders and trades. Position will be required to fabricate stairs, handrails, guardrails, and other miscellaneous metal objects as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Incidental job duties may be included but must be indicated. Other essential and incidental job duties may be assigned. • Read and understand blueprints and engineering plans and develops and design welding or fabrication projects. • Responsible to review work plans and drawings to identify potential conflicts and correct prior to fabrication. • Review and update fabrication drawings as needed. • Maintain and submit as built drawings for projects. • Fabricate stairs, handrails, guardrails, and other miscellaneous metal objects as required. • Operate shop equipment, forklifts, various types of welders and fabrication equipment. • Responsible for self-development. Take necessary training to remain current with welding and fabrication techniques, tools, and equipment. • Responsible to inspect welds and fabrication of all projects. Ensure inspection includes the review of welds for durability as well as meeting specified standards. • Inspect and examine to determine if repairs or new equipment is needed. • Identify materials or equipment that will need protection before welding, grinding or fabrication commence. • Take a leadership role in shop or field operations when a foreman is not present or available. • Build and develop trusting relationships with current customers and seek to identify opportunities to grow our customer base and build positive relationships. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE (Include necessary license and specialized training.). • Minimum of 3 years experience in Shop Fabrication • Valid Drivers License • Obtain and maintain a current CDL • Must have proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans and create detailed shop drawings. • Demonstrated ability to fabricate and lay out, cut, fit, measure and weld various metals to create the desired shape or object. • Requires advanced knowledge of many fabrication techniques and tools. • Proven ability to weld Stainless Steel and Aluminum handrails, guardrails, tube, pipe and structural members • Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes • Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude • Ability to read blueprints and recognize welding symbols and specifications • Knowledge of industry safety practices • Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and FCAW. • AWS Certified D1.1. Required • AWS Certified D1.2 and D1.3 . • Proficiency in cutting metal using oxy-acetylene and plasma operations. • Knowledge of specific use of shop equipment including, shear, press, ironworker, drill press, various metal cutting saws etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds and move up to 10 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
See More Details >>Letter fabricators fabricate metals and other products into the shapes of letters, retainers, trim cap and other products. From aluminum coiled stock, letters are formed into the shape of an alphabet letter. Sides are joined to the letter back with staples or by spot welding. Internal bracing is added to large letters. • Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, written procedures and verbal instructions • Ability to visualize 3 dimensional objects from 2 dimensional drawings • Experience with metal fabricating machines, forming or rolling aluminum, and experience in spot welding • High school graduate or equivalent For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1694489-398231
See More Details >>Welder Job Highlights Title Welder Type Full Time (2nd shift) Experience Required Function Management/Production Location Mount Airy, NC, United States Company Altec Company Profile Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries. Job Profile The company is searching for a Welder to join its production team. Education Level • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution (required) Work Experience • Vocational training and previous welding experience (desired) Duties/Responsibilities • Follow established safety and quality policies, procedures, and practices. • Learn and operate all equipment within the work area (cell). • Maintain and complete any necessary documentation or paperwork. • Maintain daily time records. • Perform Mig welding by using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. • Perform rework as required. • Read and interpret schematics (blueprints). • Read and interpret work orders. • Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives. May participate in RCI events. • Use basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty equipment. • Willing to move to other work areas in order to support production needs. (Cross-train). • Willingness and ability to train new/current associates. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Ability to read tape measures, blueprints, and schematics (required) • Ability to read, write, and comprehend (required) • Basic computer usage knowledge. Benefits/Perks • Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Program • Retirement 401(k) Program • Tuition Assistance Program • Vacation and Holidays Employer’s Statement Altec Industries and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. They maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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