Embarking on a career as a welder in Wisconsin Rapids typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a steady demand for skilled welders in various sectors such as manufacturing and infrastructure development. In Wisconsin Rapids, the median weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,000, with experienced professionals earning even more. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through trade schools and welding unions, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $50,000 annually for skilled welders.
Job Description The Welder works as part of a crew to weld gas pipe. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Loads, unloads, and transports construction materials and tools. • Signals Operators to help facilitate movement or alignment of equipment. • Prepares pipe alignment on worksite. • Assemble and welds gas piping of various sizes. • Communicates and assists as needed, through site foreman. • Follows safety standards throughout the process, including while digging trenches, sliding pipe into trenches, and coating joints. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Must pass Wisconsin Utility Association (WUA) weld test. • Must have tapping experience tapping with Mueller fittings. • Experience welding gas mains preferred. • Education in Gas & Utilities Construction preferred. • Possesses a valid Driver’s License in good standing, • Class A CDL preferred. • Travel required within the state of Wisconsin. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. • Must be able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods of time. • Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 50 lbs. regularly. InterCon Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer XJ6
See More Details >>Quality Control Manager Job Highlights Title Quality Control Manager Type Full Time Experience Not Indicated Function Quality Assurance Location Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States Company Bilfinger Company Profile Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider. The portfolio covers manufacturing, consulting, engineering, assembly, maintenance, plant expansion to turnarounds, environmental technologies, and digital applications. Job Profile The company is searching for an experienced QC Manager who will oversee the project welding inspection program. Educational Qualification • The applicants should have current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential (required) • ANST certification desired. Knowledge of industry-standard technical documents, such as, but not limited to; ASME, AWS, API. Work Experience • The candidates are expected to have prior work experience in the related field. Duties/Responsibilities • Act as liaison with Client’s Quality Assurance Control Manager and Code Authorized Inspector(s). • Actively participate and contribute to client quality meetings; Periodically update the Bilfinger Site Manager and Client Quality Manager on the status of work, issues, and other information as requested. • Actively participate in all site safety programs and ensure robust compliance for areas of responsibility. • Conduct NDE testing; Identify and drive the resolution of nonconformance items. • Conduct welder qualification and certification of all welders on the site. • Coordinate quality control inspection schedules with other departments and contractor schedules. • Develop a working knowledge of the Company Quality Control Program. • Ensure subcontractors associated with the project follow all site rules and policies. • Lead the resolution of technical and quality-related problems and questions. • Maintain work performance records, inspection records, welding logs, and other related items. Ensure correctness of documents of all construction contractors on the site and issue periodic status reports. • Perform Certified Welding Inspector Services for all welding operations at the project site. • Perform daily inspections, and monitor material fit-up and welding during welding and fabrication operations. • Perform receiving inspections of incoming material, fabrications, and equipment to ensure conformance to technical and quality requirements. • Train and coach contractors of the site required construction turnover documentation and ensure it is turned in. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Computer literate using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills are required. • Knowledge of nondestructive testing methods and equipment; visual, remote visual, leak, liquid penetrate. Employer’s Statement Bilfinger Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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