Becoming a welder in Springfield, MA, typically begins with a technical training program, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S. as of 2025, with projections indicating a need for 320,500 new welders by 2029. In Springfield, MA, welders earn an average weekly wage of $752.5, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $100,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to enter this growing field, which is experiencing strong demand driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth.
Responsibilities • Practice safe working habits and follow safety policy, procedures and Job Safety Analysis • Ability to work towards continuous improvement of product quality • Perform all position welding following prescribed procedures • Must be able to position fabricated components in fit-up jigs and fixtures and use turning rigs when necessary • Responsible for the high quality of product and good safety habits • Responsible for the safety and training of others • Responsible for compliance with all documented procedures and employee handbook • 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 performing routine preventative maintenance on associated equipment • Responsible for safety, quality, and production with limited supervision • Able and required to weld all products within the business unit • Must be willing to cross train and fill in as necessary in other departments • Perform any additional tasks as requested by the Team Leader Qualifications • Minimum of 1 year welding experience • Be able to read assemblies, and welds from blueprints • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage • Must be able to read a tape measure and be trained to operate overhead crane
See More Details >>**Job Title: Welder** • *Job Description** We are looking to bring an experienced TIG welder with 2+ years of experience in the industry. You will work on a variety of jobs ranging from commercial skyscrapers, automotive, aviation, along with projects for various high-profile clients. Job duties will be assigned daily before your shift, and you will be allocated to new projects or completing unfinished jobs from the previous day. Candidates must be able to understand and follow welding and assembly prints. • *Responsibilities** + Perform TIG welding on various projects. + Understand and follow welding and assembly prints. + Work with sheet metal, stainless steel, and aluminum. + Perform MIG welding, rework, and structure welding. + Read and work off of blueprints and schematics. + Occasionally work overtime on Saturdays, but not mandatory. • *Essential Skills** + 2+ years of TIG welding experience. + Knowledge of reading and working off of blueprints and schematics. + Experience working with sheet metal, stainless steel, and aluminum. + Proficiency in MIG welding and structure welding. • *Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in stick welding and plasma cutting. • *Why Work Here?** We offer great opportunities for advancement, with tenured welders making $35+ per hour. Our benefits include a great 401k plan, year-end reviews for raises, yearly bonuses based on production and tenure, and Christmas bonuses. • *Work Environment** The facility is well-lit and set up as a true job shop. It can be a little colder in the winter and hotter in the summer. We have a strong tenure on production, with many individuals having worked here for over 15 years. • *Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, Massachusetts. • *Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Springfield,MA. • *Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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.
See More Details >>Purpose/Scope: To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels • Takes work direction from welding crew foreperson • May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson • Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner • Handles equipment in a responsible manner • Follows established safety procedures and policies Basic Qualifications: • 3G & 4G Certified Welder • AWS Certification Other Required Qualifications: • Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions • Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times • Ability to work from ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft • Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers union • General knowledge of construction practices • Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation • Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed Preferred Qualifications: • 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience • High school diploma or equivalent Physical Requirements: • Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer Work Environment: • Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
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