Becoming a welder in Newark, NJ, typically begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. Welders in Newark earn an average of $682.27 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $100,000 annually. 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.
Job Summary The Welder must have the ability to select weld fabrication work assigned by Maintenance Manager and/or Facilities Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig,Tig, and Stick types of welding. Essential Duties/Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended to provide a general description of the tasks to be performed by this position and should not be considered as an all-inclusive listing or limitation of tasks that can or will be performed by the employee. • Employee is responsible for their own work. • Prepare parts for welding as indicated by engineering drawings and/or sketches, may require cutting and/or grinding, etc. • Follow established weld fabrication procedures. • Perform all work assigned Management. • Maintains a high standard of quality • Be able to obtain acceptable quality welds including bead appearance and pressure tight welds. Examples of non-allowable defects: undercutting, excessive weld penetration, excessive porosity, lack of fusion, etc, as determined by Management. • Ability to learn and interpret engineering drawings, with direction from Production Supervisor and/or General Manager. • Ability to follow and perform work to established weld procedures, use measuring instruments required for layout work. • Must be capable of using instrumentation for inspection of completed work. • Have basic understanding of basic metal types and corresponding filler materials used for welding these metals. • All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • High School diploma or GED. • 3 years welding experience required. Physical Demands • Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel. • Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs. • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Work Environment Job functions will be carried out in our metal fabricating shop or on plant property. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
See More Details >>Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Job description Extreme Machining is seeking a talented MIG Welder that has a minimum of 3 years job related experience to join our team. The Welder will use specialized equipment to weld and assemble new metal forms. Visit us at www.extrememachining.net Responsibilities: • Follow blueprints to meet product specifications • MIG weld various metals and use hand tools • Calculate material measurements to meet specifications • Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance • Assist co-workers when needed and be a team player • Perform other reasonable tasks when necessary • The responsibilities are not limited to this list Requirements: Qualifications: • 3+ years experience MIG welding • Ability to pass a weld test • Familiarity with welding tools and procedures • Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics • Ability to measure with precision • Pays attention to detail and performs quality checks throughout the project • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50lb+) Schedule • Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm • Overtime available Benefits • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) with company matching
See More Details >>Seeking entry level welder to learn and grow. Reports to: Welding supervisor & Manager Responsibilities: cleaning, cutting, brushing, grinding, tacking, fitting, welding, using MIG & Stick Minimum Educational Qualifications High school Diploma /GED Minimum Previous Experience 1 year experience in shop setting
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