Embarking on a career as a welder in Raleigh, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the region last about 4 to 5 years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a significant presence in North Carolina, and the field is projected to grow by 2% to 3% annually. Apprentices in Raleigh earn an average of $579.17 per week, with an annual overtime average of $19,000. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $76,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Bahnson Mechanical Systems is seeking a Welder. This individual will follow all safety rules and regulations and work as a part of a team daily. The Welder will lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms in the mechanical environment, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. • Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies. • Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife. • Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form. Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. • Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of experience and education. • Ability to pass background check and drug screen. • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record. • 1+ year of related construction industry experience is a plus. • Ability to certify in TIG, Stick and MIG welding processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines. • Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel) • Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Bahnson offers high-quality employee benefits that start the 1st day of the month after your start date! • Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage • Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available • Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from • Vision insurance • Company-paid Accidental Death/Dismemberment coverage • Company-paid Life insurance • Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to the first 5% and immediate vesting Other Great Benefits: • Competitive Paid Days Off + Holiday Pay • Weekly pay with direct deposit • Employee Stock Purchase plan with 10% company match • Employee referral incentives • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. 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See More Details >>Welder & Fabricator ALL Carolina Crane & Equipment, LLC Raleigh, NC (27617) Position Summary ALL Carolina Crane & Equipment, LLC is seeking a metal Welder & Fabricator. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with comprehensive benefits package. Essential Functions • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to layout • Set up components to be welded based on requirements • Operate grinders, torches plasma cutters, shears and other welding related tools • Be able to read a tape measure • Weld components utilizing SMAW processes • Maintain conformity to safety requirements and other regulations • Operate telescopic and regular forklifts (training will be included) • Other duties as assigned Skills and Requirements • Must be qualified under Section 4 of American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Steel Code or equivalent code for Overhead (4G) and Vertical (3G) or all positions, SMAW • Strong initiative required; ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision • Ability to work safely around moving machinery • Ability to work in conditions with marked changes in temperature & humidity • Ability to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, and gases • Mechanic experience a plus • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Manufacturer’s training will be an integral part of this position. Applicant must be willing to learn new techniques, follow safety guidelines as they evolve in our industry, and remain certified within the various portions of our field. Benefits • Competitive wages. • Paid Time Off and Holidays. • Comprehensive Benefits Plans (Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance). • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. ALL Family of Companies The ALL Family of Companies and its affiliated branches are Equal Opportunity Employers with competitive wage and benefits packages in a drug-free environment. The ALL Family of Companies is the largest privately-owned crane rental and sales enterprise in North America, with 29 strategically located branches operating under the ALL, Central, Dawes, and Jeffers names – including specialized divisions for aerial lifts, boom trucks (ALT Sales), and parts. Since 1964, the ALL Family has been a leader in the lift industry – with market strengths that include commercial construction, roads & bridges, power generation, plants & processing, facility maintenance, and more. We're ALL you need ® The ALL Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Skills Preferred • Ability to work safely with moving machinery • Be able to lift 50lbs • Ability to operate hand and power tools Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Job Openings >> Pipe Welder Pipe Welder Summary Title: Pipe Welder ID: RAL92820299 Location: Raleigh, NC Department: Construction Field More about this job > Description Pipe Welder This employee will perform in the field and as necessary in the shop. Currently travel up to 25% of time and will work some non-local jobs for 3-week period time frames. Qualifications • Must have ability to weld to a qualified procedure using SMAW (STICK) and GTAW (TIG) • Ability to weld stainless steel and carbon steel • Ability to read and understand blue prints • A 6G ASME test on 2-inch pipe will be required before starting work • Able to use hand tools (measuring tape, level and channel lock), man lifts, platform lifts, fork lifts, rigging and erecting equipment Physical Requirement • Able to work 10 hour days most of the time • Stand, walk and climb stairs up to 12 hours per day • Stoop, bend, turn, twist and reach repeatedly throughout day • Life and carry up to 50 lbs up and down ladders repeatedly • Able to work in cold and hot environments What we offer • Supportive work environment • Opportunity to learn additional skills as well as upward mobility • Eight paid holidays • Start earning two weeks of vacation first year • Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability • 401(k) match of 100% up to 4% Must have reliable transportation. Pre-employment drug test required. Combination Welder Fitter experience is preferred. Relocation is not available. Due to most jobs being local per diem is also not available. AC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Apply Now Refer to a Friend Copyright 2025 AC Corporation. All rights reserved. Powered by ApplicantStack Hiring Software
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