Description: Performs fitting and welding procedures to assemble large filter units. Uses sanders to finish metal surfaces and connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operates various hand tools, such as pliers, vice grips, hammers, squares, chisels, and screwdrivers, and power tools, such as grinders, drills, come-a-longs, saws, hydraulic knock-outs, and hydraulic jacks, to fit filter units. • Uses TIG welding to put together parts of a filter unit. • Reads blueprints to know how to fit metal parts together. • Measures and uses math skills to accurately place parts and drill holes. • Operates a crane or hand truck to move filter units. • Performs minor maintenance on the welding machines. • Performs housekeeping duties in the welding area. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Requirements: • Must successfully pass an AAF TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any AAF product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • May be required to obtain a crane operator’s license. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. • 3 years experience in a welding environment preferred • Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Requires the ability to read and follow blueprints and product drawings and to interpret welding symbols. • Measurement skills are required to meet drawing specifications. • Must have the mathematical skill needed to be able to square units, and figure dimensions
See More Details >>Description: Performs fitting and welding procedures to assemble large filter units. Uses sanders to finish metal surfaces and connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operates various hand tools, such as pliers, vice grips, hammers, squares, chisels, and screwdrivers, and power tools, such as grinders, drills, come-a-longs, saws, hydraulic knock-outs, and hydraulic jacks, to fit filter units. • Uses TIG welding to put together parts of a filter unit. • Reads blueprints to know how to fit metal parts together. • Measures and uses math skills to accurately place parts and drill holes. • Operates a crane or hand truck to move filter units. • Performs minor maintenance on the welding machines. • Performs housekeeping duties in the welding area. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Requirements: • Must successfully pass an AAF TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any AAF product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • May be required to obtain a crane operator’s license. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. • 3 years experience in a welding environment preferred • Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Requires the ability to read and follow blueprints and product drawings and to interpret welding symbols. • Measurement skills are required to meet drawing specifications. • Must have the mathematical skill needed to be able to square units, and figure dimensions
See More Details >>Performs fitting and welding procedures to assemble large filter units. Uses sanders to finish metal surfaces and connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operates various hand tools, such as pliers, vice grips, hammers, squares, chisels, and screwdrivers, and power tools, such as grinders, drills, come-a-longs, saws, hydraulic knock-outs, and hydraulic jacks, to fit filter units. • Uses TIG welding to put together parts of a filter unit. • Reads blueprints to know how to fit metal parts together. • Measures and uses math skills to accurately place parts and drill holes. • Operates a crane or hand truck to move filter units. • Performs minor maintenance on the welding machines. • Performs housekeeping duties in the welding area. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Requirements • Must successfully pass an AAF TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any AAF product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • May be required to obtain a crane operator's license. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. • 3 years experience in a welding environment preferred • Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Requires the ability to read and follow blueprints and product drawings and to interpret welding symbols. • Measurement skills are required to meet drawing specifications. • Must have the mathematical skill needed to be able to square units, and figure dimensions Performs fitting and welding procedures to assemble large filter units. Uses sanders to finish metal surfaces and connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operates various hand tools, such as pliers, vice grips, hammers, squares, chisels, and screwdrivers, and power tools, such as grinders, drills, come-a-longs, saws, hydraulic knock-outs, and hydraulic jacks, to fit filter units. • Uses TIG welding to put together parts of a filter unit. • Reads blueprints to know how to fit metal parts together. • Measures and uses math skills to accurately place parts and drill holes. • Operates a crane or hand truck to move filter units. • Performs minor maintenance on the welding machines. • Performs housekeeping duties in the welding area. • Performs other duties as assigned by management. Requirements • Must successfully pass an AAF TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any AAF product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • May be required to obtain a crane operator's license. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. • 3 years experience in a welding environment preferred • Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Requires the ability to read and follow blueprints and product drawings and to interpret welding symbols. • Measurement skills are required to meet drawing specifications. • Must have the mathematical skill needed to be able to square units, and figure dimensions
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Washington, NC typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there are approximately 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with about 9,463 active job openings at any given time. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects steady growth in the welding sector, with estimates ranging from 2% to 3% depending on the specific timeframe analyzed. Welders in Washington, NC can earn an average wage of $45,190 per year, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Technical schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to enter this growing field, which is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029.
