Position Summary Branch Civil is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Welder to join our well-established, growing company. The position is responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products such as machine parts, equipment, motors, and generators, according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders, using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment: welds metal parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes. Duties/Responsibilities Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding • Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts • Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal parts preparatory to welding • May perform other related duties Duties/Responsibilities Cont. Qualifications • Knowledge of construction techniques • 1 to 3 years of welding experience • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations • DOT experience preferred, but not required Competencies Dependability Delivering High Quality Work Following Policies and Procedures Working Safely Displaying Technical Expertise Travel Supervisory Responsibility 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site. AAP/EEO Statement It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
See More Details >>GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an assistant position that will help develop the knowledge of various welding techniques and perform the duties in changing environments. This position has the potential to progress into a full time Welder role. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: • Be willing to assist and develop skills in cutting with an oxygen acetylene torch • Be willing to assist and develop skills in using a plasma cutter on various different types of metal • Be willing to assist and develop skills in stick welding (overhead, vertical, and flat) • Be willing to assist and develop skills in MiG welding (overhead, vertical, and flat) • Be willing and have the ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces safely • Be willing to assist and develop skills in air arc cutting. • Be willing to assist and develop skills in grinding, using cut off wheels, and operating a band saw. • Be willing to assist and develop skills using a pipe threader (up to 3 inches) and using a pipe wrench and various types of fittings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands/ fingers to handle or feel • Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders • Required from time to time to perform tasks at high heights safely QUALIFICATIONS: • Be available to work flexible schedules (nights/weekends - required at times) • Must have an acceptable driving record • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment BENEFITS: • Paid Time Off • Holiday Pay (after 90 days) • Weekly Pay • 401K Match • Entertainment Discounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employer Paid Short Term Disability This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisors.
See More Details >>This position is located in Apple Grove, West Virginia! Excellent long term opportunity for experienced Stick Welders! 1-2 year construction project in Apple Grove, West Virginia. 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Saturday, $30 and $100 day/per diem. Need to pass hair follicle test, be comfortable working from heights. Will have to travel to either Ohio or W. Virginia for weld test. • Stick welding • Heavy structure steel, ductwork, supports, guides and hangers (no pipe work). Experince working on mills preferred. • Must be comfortable working from 300+ feet. Will be working out of man lifts. • Bolt, clamp and tack weld parts to secure in postion for welding. • Physical demands- must be able to lift in excess of 100 pounds frequently on the job and climb in excess of 300 feeet. Must be able to pull own weight when climbing steel bracing or ladders. Frequent amounts of bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Roanoke, VA typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both practical and theoretical knowledge. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for welders, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029, and about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Roanoke, welders earn an average wage of $66.38 per hour, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $82,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding associations offer training programs, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
