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.
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 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must successfully pass a Flanders TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: • 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics. 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 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must successfully pass a Flanders TIG Welding test. • Must be capable of learning to build any product from a blueprint with minimal assistance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Various welding skills are needed. • Skill is needed to be able to operate hand and power tools. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: • 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.
See More Details >>Employment in this position is effective August 14, 2025. Candidate must be eligible for a teaching license in NC. Licensure information can be found here: https://dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure. A degree in Welding Technology or Welding Engineering is required along with 2 years of related work experience with a Bachelors degree, or 4 years of related work experience with Associate degree. Candidates should contact Michael Swinson, Principal, at [email protected] or 252-946-0858. To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact the Principal listed above. The application is found at www.beaufort.k12.nc.us under the Employment section. JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE TEACHER REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants. PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities—whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and noninstructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students’ performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and systemwide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community. • MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non-Instructional Duties The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal and counseling terminology. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference and statistical theory. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity. Ability to motivate students. Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties. Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines. Ability to maintain basic files and records. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments. DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
See More Details >>Position: WELDER/MILLWRIGHT - FULL-TIME Oak Ridge Industries provides machining, fabrication and welding solutions to Mid Atlantic industries. We are currently looking for experienced welders/millwrights to join our growing team in Eastern North Carolina. We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Layout, fit and weld metal parts according to specifications, producing sub-assemblies or assemblies. Must be able to work out of town during plant outages. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Follow and comply with all company policies and procedures. • Interprets blueprints and sketches of varying complexity to determine layout and process necessary in assembly of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. • Sets up various welding, grinding, and cutting equipment to accomplish assigned tasks. • Fixtures, assembles and prepares various parts to be joined and secures them according to specifications. • Works independently to assemble and join sub-assemblies and assemblies to conform to blueprints and drawings. • Inspects and tests work to ensure compliance to requirements. • Fills out all required production paperwork and records. • Maintains work area in clean and safe condition. • Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements Education and Experience • High school diploma, GED or equivalent. • Previous welding experience or a welding certificate from a qualified program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Must be able to read complex blueprints and perform complex mathematical calculations. • Advanced knowledge of various welding equipment, grinding equipment and hand tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers. Ability to use basic quality inspection equipment including calipers and micrometers. • Position requires employee to complete OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Questionnaire Form and evaluated for pulmonary fitness. Both proper training for respirator use and respirator fit tested must be completed prior to first day of employment. Working Conditions • Constant exposure to one or more elements typically found in a manufacturing setting such as noise, dust, heat, fumes or dirt, which may not be desirable. In some areas, exposure to hazards may require the use of personal protective equipment including weld shields or helmets. Supervision • None Decision-Making / Confidentiality • Requires continuous mental / visual application. Moderate level of independent judgement and decision making within Company policies to resolve operational problems and to determine manufacturing processes and procedures. • Limited exposure to confidential data such as product design information and work center rates. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities that are or will be assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as assigned by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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