Becoming a welder in Richmond County, GA, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Richmond County, GA, welders earn an average of $105 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $194.8 per week. With a growing demand for welding professionals, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth, aspiring welders have numerous opportunities to enter a field with strong earning potential and career advancement.
Competencies and Skills: • Able to pass a tack welding test within the first 90 days. • Understands basic Math. Ability to use and read tape measure to a 1/32" scope (standard). • Clear Communication: Able to follow both verbal and written instructions from trainer/leaderman. Able to communicate clearly with co-workers. • Customer Service: Able to build relationships among co-workers. • Able to withstand crisis situations. • Able to stand/walk for variable period of time. • Able to work outside for duration of shift in variable climates. • Able to lift 50+ lbs. Responsibilities: • Operate hand grinder. • Operate forklift. • Operate drills. • Operate overhead crane. • Utilize oxy-fuel cutting torch to burn material in a straight line. • Other duties as assigned to facilitate daily workflow of production. LOCATION Augusta, Georgia PAY $17
See More Details >>Position: Structural Welder/Fitter (Per Diem) Per Diem: Welder and Fitter Job Type:($150 per diem for days worked-25HR (26HR for 2nd shift) • * This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, South Carolina offering +10hrs of weekly OT** Job Description Responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Responsible for interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Responsible for inspecting completed welds to determine structural soundness. Responsible for welding and fitting various large structural steel components for NAVSEA related equipment. Overtime available Responsibilities • Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. • Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. • Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness. • Weld and fit various large structural steel components for NAVSEA related equipment. Essential Skills • 3-5+ years experience in structural fitting and welding. • 3-5+ years experience in both flux core welding and pulse welding. • 3-5+ years experience in reading and interpreting structural blueprints and welding symbols. • Proficiency in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures. • Experience in using tape measures, fitting, flux core, pulse, MIG pulse, squares, and blueprint reading. • 3+ years experience in shipyards and other related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA related equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in tack welding. • Experience with NAVSEA standards. Why Work Here? Join a growing company that is looking to double its welding team in the next two months. Enjoy competitive starting pay, a family atmosphere, and the opportunity to get pay raises while on contract. Benefit from great full-time employee perks including PTO, paid holidays, no-cost tele-health visits, and 401K matching. Work in a company that values its employees with monthly food trucks, a new cafeteria in the coming months, and other employee perks. Be part of a company that strives to be the best in class in everything, including being the highest-paid employer, offering the best benefits, and providing the best onboarding experience and training. Work Environment Work in a non-climate-controlled shop with open-air buildings, some of which are old and some brand new. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Augusta,GA. Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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