Becoming a welder in Sarasota, FL, often begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual salary of $45,190 for welders, with experienced professionals earning up to $108,000 annually. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with Sarasota's welder population showing a steady increase from 151 in 2014 to 398 in 2023. Apprenticeships in Sarasota offer an average weekly wage of $574.75, with overtime earning potential adding to the overall income. Trade schools and welding unions provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and job stability.
Benefits/Perks • Flexible Schedule • Competitive Pay • Career Advancement Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. In this position, you will interpret blueprints and drawings to accurately weld structural components and parts. This is an integral part of the construction process, as it provides a strong infrastructure foundation. The ideal candidate is a hard worker with great attention to detail and proven experience as a Welder. Responsibilities • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics • Plan layout and measurements of structural components • Interpret requirements to select the most appropriate welding equipment for the job • Operate angle grinders, calipers, rulers, and other hand and power tools • Use manual and semi-automatic welding equipment Qualifications • Previous experience as a Welder • Professional Certification (AWS welding certificate) is preferred • Experience with a variety of welding equipment and tools • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical documents and drawings • Understanding of all health and safety guidelines • Attention to detail
See More Details >>MIG Welder 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am JOB DESCRIPTION: MIG Welding of Carbon Steel. Hard wire, not Flux Core. Will be responsible for assembling and/or finish welding structural steel beams ranging from 50 lbs to 10,000 lbs. Will be required to maintain tolerances within the Structural Weld Manual using tape measure, square, protractor, fillet weld gauge, etc. Accuracy is very important and all parts must be checked against prints and structural weld manual to ensure proper fit and compliance with all codes. Person will be required to load, unload, and store structural beams using an overhead crane. Will also be required to operate all necessary equipment such as welder, torch, gouger, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Responsible for the quality and quantity of the finished product. · Responsible for creating and maintaining a working team environment. · Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping. · Responsible for safety, quality, and production with limited supervision. · Responsible for any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader. · Practice safe working habits and follow safety policy, procedures and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). · Ability to work continuous improvement of product quality. QUALIFICATIONS: · Have or achieve AWS Certification at the D1.1 & D1.3 standard within 14 days of awarded job (internal pre-qualification required, prior to offering position). · Good communication skills. · Ability and willingness to learn. · Ability to read and interpret shop prints and Weld Tolerance Manual. · Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. · Use required measuring devices such as tape measure, square, weld gauge, etc. to accurately check and document part quality. · Safely operate overhead crane to load and unload material. · Identify and select raw material while maintaining traceability. Excellent Benefits including Profit Sharing Bonus Opportunities for Advancement 2nd Shift Only Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Shift: • 8 hour shift • Evening shift Experience: • Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required) • MIG welding: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: • Sarasota, FL 34243 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Sarasota, FL 34243: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Harmar is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for automobiles, stair lifts for the home, and residential and commercial vertical platform lifts. We are an organization that is inspired by those who are mobility challenged and is driven to create mobility and accessibility products that allow people to go where they want, when they want, how they want. Ultimately our products give people access to their homes and allow them to become more mobile. We say, "We Lift Lives". Harmar has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" two years in a row - by Great Place to Work® US. We are currently looking for an experienced & certified MIG Welder to join our organization. The manual welder is responsible for using TIG/MIG welders and welding using supplied blue prints. Requirements • Minimum two (2) years welding experience • Must be certified in MIG welding • Building a product that meets the quality inspection standards and tolerances • Document defective materials as trained by the quality team • Report inventory issues to purchasing, production supervisor and/or inventory analyst • Responsible for area safety goals • Other duties as assigned Harmar Mobility and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status Harmar Mobility is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a national background check. Harmar is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for automobiles, stair lifts for the home, and residential and commercial vertical platform lifts. We are an organization that is inspired by those who are mobility challenged and is driven to create mobility and accessibility products that allow people to go where they want, when they want, how they want. Ultimately our products give people access to their homes and allow them to become more mobile. We say, "We Lift Lives". Harmar has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" two years in a row - by Great Place to Work® US. We are currently looking for an experienced & certified MIG Welder to join our organization. The manual welder is responsible for using TIG/MIG welders and welding using supplied blue prints. Requirements • Minimum two (2) years welding experience • Must be certified in MIG welding • Building a product that meets the quality inspection standards and tolerances • Document defective materials as trained by the quality team • Report inventory issues to purchasing, production supervisor and/or inventory analyst • Responsible for area safety goals • Other duties as assigned Harmar Mobility and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status Harmar Mobility is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a national background check.
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