Becoming a welder in Muscle Shoals, AL, often begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Muscle Shoals, AL, welders can earn an average of $1,850 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
Turner Industries Group is looking for an experienced Welders for Maintenance Work in Muscle Shoals, AL. • One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level) • Must be able to pass background check and drug screen NO per diem or relocation available for this position; the successful candidate will be a current resident in/near the area. General Job Description: Lay out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe and building and bridge parts. Functional Requirements: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly and welding; lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together; bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts; may assemble parts by bolting and riveting; may weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc. by process of arc, heliarc, gas, mig, tig, etc.; may weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets or other materials; may repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts; may use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies. Tools/Equipment: Employee may be required to provide the following: tool box, crescent wrenches, hacksaw, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches, striker, tip cleaner, hood, cutting goggles, soap stone holder, welding gloves, set of allen wrenches, tri square, bottle wrench, ball pein hammer, channel locks, rain suit. Physical Involvement: Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law. SPECIAL WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE TO PERSONS WHO STATE THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY OR GET A DEBIT/CASH CARD FOR PURPOSES OF THE DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR HIRING OFFICE AT [email protected] BEFORE AGREEING TO PAY FOR A DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST
See More Details >>Welder Job Highlights Title Welder Type Full Time Experience 1-4 Years Function Management/Manufacturing Location Muscle Shoals, AL, United States Company Turner Industries Company Profile Turner Industries provides a single solution in heavy industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, pipe and module fabrication, equipment, rigging and specialized transportation, and associated specialty services. Job Profile The company is searching for a Welder who will lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe, and building and bridge parts. Educational Qualification • Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus Work Experience • 1-4 years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level) Duties/Responsibilities • Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding • Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together • Bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts • May assemble parts by bolting and riveting • May weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc. by process of arc, heliarc, gas, mig, tig, etc. • May weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials • May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts • May use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies. Tools/Equipment • Employee may be required to provide the following toolbox, crescent wrenches, hacksaw, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches, striker, tip cleaner, hood, cutting goggles, soapstone holder, welding gloves, set of Allen wrenches, tri square, bottle wrench, ball pein hammer, channel locks, rain suit. Physical Requirements • Employee may be required to do the following climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction Benefits/Perks • The company offers health, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, 401k Employer’s Statement Turner Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.
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