Becoming a welder in Pittsburg, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190 or $20.25 per hour in 2021, and projects a 2-3% job growth from 2025 to 2029. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Welder/Fitter – As a Welder/Fitter you will layout and fit structural steel assemblies in accordance with shop drawings. Must pass a welding test. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Shift: • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Power Up Your Career at Avail! At Avail Enclosure Systems, we are North America's largest, most experienced manufacturer of custom-engineered and custom-built, modular e-houses. With four U.S.-based facilities, we offer exceptional design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, making us one of the most trusted names in the industry. Job Summary As a Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for welding a variety of material thicknesses, various joint configurations, and positions. You will be dealing with common fabrication practices such as grinding, sheet metal bending, squaring of structures, fitting parts, and reading weld schematics. Reporting directly to the manager, this position is based in Pittsburg, KS. 1st Shift - M-TH - 6:00 AM-4:30 PM What We Offer • Career Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career through hands-on experience and professional development. • Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality. • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance.What We're Looking For • Experience: At least 1 year of welding experience or training. Must have or achieve welding certification. Ability to obtain forklift certification. Production welding or a certificate in welding is required. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF WELDING TEST AS PART OF INTERVIEW • Skills: Able to read tape measure and blueprints. Able to properly operate welding equipment. Must be trained in applicable SOPs and work instructions. Welding machine, cutting torch, brush, pad, buffer, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, rubber hammer, tape measure. They will also be responsible for running various machinery such as brake press, punch press, control press, shear, and cut-off saw. • Customer Focus: Requires regular attendance during scheduled shifts and overtime and weekends as required. • Physical Demands: Manufacturing/welding position; spends more than 2/3 of time standing/kneeling/crouching/reaching. Generally, requires clear vision at close distances (for reading prints/instructions and marking reference points.)What You'll Do • Reference blueprint and confers with Lead person to determine job requirements. • Gather necessary materials and perform layout per specifications. • Set up the welding machine and adjust settings. • Operate welding gun to weld steel, aluminum, etc., pieces together. • Visually examine welds for adherence to quality standards; reweld defective joints and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter using a brush, pad, buffer, and/or grinder. • Operate cutting torch and manual plasma cutter as needed. • Apply weld stencil and notify the Lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection. • Perform ongoing housekeeping duties to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris. At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we build and maintain the world's infrastructure. With our six business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems, Bus Systems, Critical Power Systems, Rig-A-Lite, and WSI, we engineer and build custom solutions for our customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution; data center; oil and gas; and industrial markets. Check out more information at Availinfra.com. At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we are more than a workforce - we are a force at work. We take pride in our craft and come together to ensure our pieces are all part of a bigger impactful picture - creating and servicing the infrastructure that powers the world! Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics
See More Details >>Overview We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various welding techniques and be proficient in operating welding equipment and tools. As a Welder, you will play a crucial role in fabricating and assembling metal structures and components, ensuring high-quality standards are met. Responsibilities • Perform welding operations on various materials including sheet metal and pipes. • Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute precise welds. • Utilize power tools and equipment such as cranes and forklifts safely and efficiently. • Conduct inspections of completed welds to ensure structural integrity and compliance with specifications. • Utilize basic math skills for measuring and cutting materials accurately. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times. • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues related to welding processes. Qualifications • Proven experience as a Welder with knowledge of different welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick). • Familiarity with using calipers for precise measurements. • Experience in pipe threading is a plus. • Ability to read and interpret technical documents including schematics. • Proficient in the use of power tools related to metal fabrication. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about welding and eager to contribute your skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Shift: • 10 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: In person
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