Becoming a welder in Silverdale, WA, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for certification exams. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Silverdale, welders can earn an average of $2,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and specialized training programs offer pathways to this lucrative career, which is supported by steady job growth and diverse industry opportunities.
Summary/General Description Of Job: The Maintenance Welder uses hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentions or seams of fabricated metal products. Essential Duties & Job Functions: § Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes or specialized trailers, motors and generators, railroad tracks, hand rails, bar gates, crane rails, etc. according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc, gas, and other appropriate welding processes and equipment. § Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes. § 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 products preparatory to welding. § May locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch. § May perform repairs only. § May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations. § Performs other related duties as assigned. May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable. Accountable For: • The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the welding field. • Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives. • Timely and cost-effective performance of duties. • Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work. • Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations. • Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices. • Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures. • Having the ability to work well under pressure. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory • Four years’ experience as a welder. • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading, measurement, and layout). • Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications. • Must hold current qualification in accordance with A.W.S. D1.1-75 (American Welding Society) for 3/8" grooved weld plate in the vertical and overhead position. • Must be able to certify on 3/8" plate within 60 working days, and 2" and 6" pipe within 120 days. • Must also have working knowledge of other areas of qualifications as specified by A.W.S. and ASME codes. • Must obtain and maintain required explosive certification when assigned to ordnance operations. • Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record. • Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds. • Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment. • Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract. • U.S. Citizenship. Wages -$38.17 per hr Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense. Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions. Benefits package with United Steelworkers which can exceed $10/hour, includes: - Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years. - Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. - Pension and 401K - Medical and dental insurance - 11 Paid Holidays
See More Details >>Welder II THESE JOBS ARE IMMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND HAVE FULL FUNDING. LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE HIRES Purpose: • Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a Welder, contingent upon award , who will play a key role in welding on Naval Ships. The Welder will fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms such as foundations, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship. They will use drawings and specifications to plan welding operations and ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and standards. • Located in Silverdale, WA. Pay is 27.00-31.00 hourly. Job Description: • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and rough sketches. Use drawings and specifications to plan welding operations. • Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and standards. • Must be able to understand and interpret welding symbols IAW MIL-STD 22D. • Provide a variety of skilled welding on steel and aluminum plate, shapes, and CS/CuNi/NiCu/SS pipe in the repair of/or alteration of vessels and associated equipment. • Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. • Fabricate templates for bending, shaping, and bracing metal structures. • Set-up and use of portable burning/heating torches and plasma cutters. • Able to work well with others in a team environment. • Able to mentor junior welders in drawing interpretation, joint design requirements, specific welding technique (mirror welding) and processes. • Able to oversee the progression of junior welder workmanship inspectors. • Willing to learn documentation of fit-up, welds and workmanship inspections. • Comply with all OSHA, shipyard safety and environmental policies and procedures. • May be required to travel to jobsites away from Shipyard and utilize company vehicle. • May be required to work more than the standard work week, including weekends. • Perform Fire watch duties. Qualification: • Must have a Highschool diploma or GED. • Must have Trade School with 5+ years of experience in the field. • Must pass weld qualifications (2G, 3G, & 4G) SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), Process GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process. • Must meet NAVSEA 248 requirements by passing MIL-STD 1689 T9074-AR-GIB-010-278 Weld Workmanship requirements. Desired Qualifications: • Able to obtain a passport • Previous welding certification and experience with GMAW Aluminum and SMAW. • Previous brazing experience a plus • Previous TIG experience a plus • Previous FCAW experience a plus Security Requirements: • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance to access private and public shipyards and Naval Installations Travel Requirements: • Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ) Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs • Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes. • May ride ships at sea for extended periods • Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. • Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment. • Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts • While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl. • Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation • Frequent use of respirator. Valkyrie Enterprises, and its subsidiaries is 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. Please note: The salary range referenced is a general guideline. Valkyrie Enterprises considers factors such as (but not limited to) the following when determining base pay: scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s related work experience, education/training/certifications, key skills, internal peer equity/external market competitiveness, as well as other business considerations.
See More Details >>Follow CompanyYour information may be shared with the company.Following CompanyReport this jobSaveEmailAll OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INC jobs Welders $22.50 OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INC - Silverdale, WA Posted: 3/10/2025 - Expires: 6/8/2025 Job ID: 182123219 Apply Now I have already applied Save Print Email Share • * • * Job Description A great local company is looking for welders! Weld school or basic welding knowledge required. Monday through Friday 6am to 4pm. Must be available to work some Saturday’s. Resume required. Apply today start work tomorrow! Job Summary Company Details Company OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INCIndustry Employment Placement Agencies Job Information Location Silverdale, WAJob Type Full Time EmployeeJob Position 3 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $22.50 - $22.50 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor NoAffirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INC jobs Follow CompanyYour information may be shared with the company.Following CompanyReport this jobSaveEmailAll OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INC jobs About the Company: OLYMPIC PENINSULA PERSONNEL INC
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