Becoming a welder in Reno, NV, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190, translating to approximately $869 per week. In Reno, NV, the average wage for welders is around $534.50 per week, with potential for higher earnings through overtime and specialized certifications. 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.
Job description: • Welder and Fabricator Welding certification is strongly preferred. • Welding certification is strongly preferred. • Three (3) or more years of welding experience is strongly preferred. • Ability to pass a bend test. • Ability to read blue print drawings is required. • Strong math skills are required. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required. • High level of energy and motivation. • Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend and holiday work required. • Must possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management, in a team environment. • Weld structural and ornamental steel in all positions. • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, flange line up pins, wrap arounds, center finders and rulers. • Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. • Perform set-up, material handling duties, and minor general maintenance. • Responsible for area housekeeping. • Participate in the processes of continuous improvement. • Ability to effectively perform similar position on the floor at any point in time. • Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals. • Perform other duties as assigned Related keywords: welder, welding, welder fabricator, construction Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
See More Details >>Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Welder - 3rd Shift. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The rate for this position is $27.17 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. Please note that the salary information shown above is only a general guideline. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: The Welder position is primarily focused on Welding for our cable tray department. The Welder will direct and assist Assembler II’s with assembling ladders as well as welding the cable tray ladders and fittings. The Welder will handle materials and parts up to 50-pounds frequently throughout the shift with or without accommodation. • Perform simple repetitive bench assembly of parts and components. • Use bolts, screws, hand tools, clips, and other fastening devices. • Work under close supervision and may work from models, samples, or simple diagrams. • Handle 50-pound parts with or without accommodation to assist with large-part construction. • Remove excess weld, slag, spatter, and rough spots from workpieces using grinders, brushes, or scrapers. • Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives including, but not limited to: • Maintain 5-S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) throughout the shop floor and office areas. • Track and sustain all visual management tools such as, but not limited to layered audits, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) boards, and any additional LEAN tools that are deemed necessary to provide direction, goals, and status to the shop floor. • Encourage, support, and actively participate in Kaizen improvements and events throughout the facility, department, and area of responsibility. Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: • Minimum of 1-year prior experience setting up and operating machinery & presses • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV will be considered. Active-duty military candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience with manufacturing fabrication. • A High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution. • Demonstrated welding ability/knowledge - A welding demonstration is preferred. • Set up and troubleshoot welding equipment. • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces to ensure conformance. • Ability to weld aluminum and steel. • Ability to read blueprints and shop orders. Responsible for safety, quality, production quotas, and all documentation associated with product movement and confirmations. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second-chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more details: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
See More Details >>Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Reno, NV. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale of up to $58/hour based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
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