Becoming a welder in Tallahassee, FL, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing a blend of theoretical and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Tallahassee, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $2,260, with experienced professionals earning up to $10,100 annually. Vocational schools, welding unions, and platforms like AWS offer training and apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
Jackson-Cook is currently hiring for the following positions Fabricators (Must be able to read blueprints and fabricate from them) Welders and Iron Workers experience is preferred but not required' Handrail Fabricators and general fabricators Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime Work Location: In person
See More Details >>• **$1,500.00 Sign On Bonus*** Job Summary Established plumbing and mechanical contractor currently seeking an experienced Welder/Pipefitter in the Tallahassee, FL area. This position will be responsible for pipe fitting and welding for projects including schools, hospitals, health science and commercial buildings. Responsibilities · Pipe fitting and preparation including cutting and grinding · Assemble and install pipes and fittings according to specifications and plumbing codes · Lift and/or moving pipes and fitting s · Coordinate all equipment and material to complete the job · Weld steel, stainless steel or aluminum piping as required · Install all supports as required · Pressure test pipe as required Skills · Ability to read blueprints · Knowledge of tools, machines and pipe fitting methods · Excellent communication skills · Work independently · Ability to work outside on a construction site Required Qualifications · 3+ years of pipe welding experience · Must possess a minimum of steel pipe welding certificate or be able to pass the certification test · High school diploma or equivalent · Willing and able to work a 40+ hour week · Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance · Work outside in various weather conditions · Clear criminal record for educational and correctional facility projects · Valid photo ID · Must be willing to pass a pre-employment drug screen Benefits · Top pay commensurate with experience · 401(k) · Health, dental and supplemental insurance offered · Paid holidays and vacation · Compensation for out of town assignments (if applicable) • We are a drug free work place. All potential employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. • *Please note, due to the nature of some projects, this contractor participates in the E-Verify program. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday • On call Experience: • Welding: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>JOB DESCRIPTION • Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications. • Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques. • May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes. • Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions. • Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together. • Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor. • Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun. RESPONSIBILITIES Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy. QUALIFICATIONS Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe being proficient in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding processes. Capable of producing welds that will meet NDE (non destructive examination) requirements
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