Becoming a welder in San Angelo, TX typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the United States, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In San Angelo, the average weekly wage for welders is around $967.50, with opportunities for overtime boosting annual earnings. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding unions offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced welders.
The purpose of this position is to assist in the fabrication of structural projects and /or bridge girders. This position is one of much training under supervision of a more experienced welder. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Aid in producing quality welds to complete fabrication process • Levels, scrapes and finishes edges or surfaces using hand scrapper • Adjusts valves to obtain flame of specified size and color and adjusts arc welding equipment to obtain specified size arc, under strict supervision • Obtain accurate amperage, voltage, slope and pulse on welding unit • Cleans weld joint • Operates hand- held and tractor cutting torch assemble • Able to meet established deadlines Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: • Operates overhead crane and forklift machinery • Ability to perform other duties as assigned Specific Skills and /or Education: • One year experience working in some of production of fabrication facility desired • Good amount of general mechanical aptitude • General knowledge of machines and tools used in manufacturing and /or mechanical shops • Position requires a great deal of arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity; including hand, arm and finger • Ability to hand and interpret linear tape measure • Near visual acuity Benefits: • 401K • Night Shift Differential • Competitive Wage • Medical, Dental, and Vision • Paid Vacation and Holidays • Company Paid Life Insurance Day and Night Shift available Pre Employment Drug Screen required • *Weekly Pay** EOE/D/V/M/F Complete Application at 614 Art St. San Angelo, TX 76903 Job Type: Full-time W&W|AFCO Steel is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. W&W|AFCO provides equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race; color; religion; national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity); age (40 and older); disability; genetics; veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.25 - $17.75 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Shift: • 12 hour shift • Day shift • Night shift Ability to Relocate: • San Angelo, TX 76903: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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See More Details >>Welding Procedure: MIG Pulse Welding Test: 2G and 3G test(mig root, flux fill/cap) PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Set-up/run RT & UT Quality Code Welds Set-up/run UT Quality Nozzle/Branch Welds Set-up/run Carbon Arc Gouging Able to make any UT or RT Weld Repair Clean and stamp all welds Set-up/run all non-code vessel welds Layout and Fit vessel components Set-up and run all oxy-fuel cutting/burning Ability to read drawings, WPS’s/ PQR’s Ability to make correct decisions Speed of accomplishing tasks Proper, professional housecleaning Ability to work safely Average Percent of weld repairs Reliable and Punctual Attendance Positive and Cooperative Attitude Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Plans 401k vacation time sick time leave
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