Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual wage of $45,190, translating to approximately $869 per week. In Washington, VA, the average wage for welders is around $407.32 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Qualifications • Minimum of one year of welding experience in the oil & gas industry required. • Must pass client companies' weld test(s) or have up-to-date gas company certifications. • Required to have own hand tools needed to perform daily tasks along with a minimum of 100’ of welding leads for each remote, stinger, and ground. • High School Diploma or GED required. Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education. • Must pass drug screening and criminal background check. What You'll Do • Model and promote good safety practices. Ensure safety is never compromised. • Perform pipe layout and field welding according to blueprints, specifications and customer needs. • Determine proper welds to use based on metal type and situations in which the pipes will be used. • Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly. Modify pipes and parts (cut, bend, straighten and/or reshape pipe sections and components). • Fabricate, install, position, and connect pipes, components, parts and finished products. • Construct clamps, brackets and other support structures to ensure pipe and component stability during the welding process. • Perform routine maintenance checking and repairing faults, blemishes, leaks and other damage. • Perform well-head welding, including installation of load rings, well head flanges, etc. • Maintain a safe and properly ventilated work area; wear all required personal protective equipment. • Perform other duties including preparing the worksite and reducing or eliminating obstructions. To Be Successful You Will Be • Knowledgeable in pipe welding skills and processes (e.g., SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW) and positions (e.g., 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G). • Able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and other project documents. • Able to design, modify, measure, determine proper angling, fabricate and weld steel plate, shapes, and piping. • Skilled using welding equipment, hand and power tools to cut, dismantle, straighten and reshape pipes. • Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision; establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees. • Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally. Working Conditions/Physical Demands • Indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather. Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, mists, odors and vibrations. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. • Exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to see, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; Climb, kneel, stand, walk crouch, stoop, reach, pull, push and other similar tasks requiring physical activity What You Get • Employment with a strong company where safety is #1 • Competitive wages and Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401-k with company match • State of the art equipment and technology Frontier Environmental Services is a leader in infrastructure construction, site reclamation, and ongoing maintenance in the energy industry. Founded in 1992, Frontier Environmental Services is a turnkey, full-service contractor, primarily serving operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Powered by JazzHR
See More Details >>Location: Fort Eustis Job Description CTR Group is seeking several Mig and Tig Shop Welders in Newport News, VA. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! What We Offer: • Weekly Pay - you receive a paycheck every week • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Safety First! SKILLS: Mig Welding, Tig Welding, blueprint reading, weld symbols, shop experience REQUIREMENTS: • 2+ years of experience in Mig and Tig Welding • Experience reading blueprints • Welding on thin gauge sheet metal About CTR Group: CTR Group operates in the staffing and recruitment industry, Nationwide for over 35 years. We provide full-service staffing support for various sectors including Marine Trades, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Commercial, Technical, Professional, Aerospace and Aviation, and Energy. We offer a range of placement options such as Direct Hire, Contract Labor, Temporary & Temp to Hire. CTR Group takes pride in its high ratings across various platforms, reflecting our commitment to excellence and our dedication to providing quality staffing and employment services. CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified. California Consumer Privacy Act Statement We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights: • Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share. • Right to Delete: You may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sharing of your personal information. Personal information is only shared to prospective employers with your permission. We never sell personal information. • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your CCPA rights will not result in any discrimination.For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us.
See More Details >>Location: Atkins Overview Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Primary responsibility is to MIG and TIG weld aluminum or steel round or rectangular tanks and fittings using a robot or manually. This classification requires the welder to be a certified welder. Responsibilities • Assembles tubes by hand with or without the use of fixtures • Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts • Maintains welding equipment • Performs finish grinding applications using manual and power tools • Set fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.) as required • Knowledge of wire and filler materials and gases applicable for various steel alloys Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year equivalent experience in various forms of welding, preferably in a production environment, and preferably a Trade of V-Tech degree in related field. Proficient in assigned MIG and TIG welding techniques. Has knowledge of wire and filler materials and gases applicable for various alloys, working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.). Successful completion of an internal welding test, and the ability to achieve certification to customer requirements as applicable. Ability to read blueprints, especially weld requirement symbols. LANGUAGE ABILITY Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATH ABILITY Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and ability to key critical data into PRMS with accuracy and thoroughness. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES Must be a certified welder. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
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