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Pillar Innovations

Shop Welder

Grantsville, MD · On-site

$20 - $32/hr

You'll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality ... Shop Welder I - Entry Level - Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

The Welder is an entry-level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under ... SMAW). * Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc ...

Keel

Welder-Hollywood,South Carolina

Edisto Beach, SC

$18.25 - $24/hr

The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under ... SMAW). * Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc ...

Ladgov Corporation

Welding Instructor

Pine Knot, KY · On-site

$47K - $61K/yr

Prepare students for entry-level welding employment and certification testing. * Maintain ... welder and/or welding instructor. * Ability to teach multiple welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

The Welder is an entry-level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under ... SMAW). * Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC

$19.75 - $26/hr

The Welder is an entry-level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under ... SMAW). * Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc ...

Pillar Innovations

Shop Welder

Grantsville, MD · On-site

$20 - $32/hr

You'll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality ... Shop Welder I - Entry Level - Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified ...

Pillar Innovations

Shop Welder

Grantsville, MD

$20 - $32/hr

You'll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality ... Shop Welder I - Entry Level - Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified ...

Ladgov Corporation

Welding Instructor

Pine Knot, KY · On-site

$47K - $61K/yr

Prepare students for entry-level welding employment and certification testing. * Maintain ... welder and/or welding instructor. * Ability to teach multiple welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW ...

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Shop Welder

Pillar Innovations

Grantsville, MD • On-site

$20 - $32/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Pillar Innovations rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled welder looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As a Shop Welder, you’ll use your expertise in various welding techniques to fabricate and assemble metal components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires a strong understanding of gas metal welding methods and the ability to work with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. You’ll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality projects that meet industry standards. With tiered levels based on certifications and the complexity of assignments, this role offers opportunities for skill development, career growth, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced fabrication environment. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about welding, and ready to take on new challenges, we’d love to have you on our team!

There are three levels of Shop Welders:

  • Shop Welder I – Entry Level – Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified within 60 days
  • Shop Welder II – Has obtained at least 3 AWS and/or ASME certifications
  • Shop Welder III – Has obtained a combination of at least 6 AWS and/or ASME certifications in both GMAW and GTAW; a minimum of 2 of those 6 certifications must be in either GMAW or GTAW

This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.


Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment
  • Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements
  • Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment
  • Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration.
  • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
  • Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements

Working Conditions

  • Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
  • Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Perform duties indoors in a shop setting with occasional work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred
  • Must successfully complete a weld test required prior to employment
  • Ability to weld in either GMAW or GTAW, both preferred
  • Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch
  • Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial shop setting
  • Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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