Welding Specialist
Birmingham, AL · On-site
Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings ... Support plant shutdowns, outages, and preventative maintenance activities. Inspect equipment for ...
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Birmingham, AL · On-site
Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings ... Support plant shutdowns, outages, and preventative maintenance activities. Inspect equipment for ...
New
Birmingham, AL · On-site
Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings ... Support plant shutdowns, outages, and preventative maintenance activities. Inspect equipment for ...
New
... outages and capital projects. • Knowledge of ASME standards, rigging practices, crane operations, welding procedures, and millwright activities. • Advanced business or project management training.
... outages and capital projects. • Knowledge of ASME standards, rigging practices, crane operations, welding procedures, and millwright activities. • Advanced business or project management training.
Pelham, AL · On-site +1
... outages and capital projects. • Knowledge of ASME standards, rigging practices, crane operations, welding procedures, and millwright activities. • Advanced business or project management training.
Pelham, AL · On-site +1
... outages and capital projects. • Knowledge of ASME standards, rigging practices, crane operations, welding procedures, and millwright activities. • Advanced business or project management training.
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$24.05 - $39.10/hr
... welding activities in accordance with applicable safety standards. * Responds to utility system alarms, emergency service calls, outages, and equipment failures by identifying root causes ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$24.05 - $39.10/hr
... welding activities in accordance with applicable safety standards. * Responds to utility system alarms, emergency service calls, outages, and equipment failures by identifying root causes ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$23.75 - $31.50/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$23.75 - $31.50/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$23.75 - $31.50/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$23.75 - $31.50/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Demopolis, AL · On-site
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
$21.75 - $27.75/hr
Welding & Fabrication: Carry out arc/gas welding, layout, pipefitting, and millwright tasks ... Respond to emergency repairs and participate in major overhaul outages as needed. Support other ...
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
$35 - $35.71/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
$35 - $35.71/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Brierfield, AL · On-site
$35 - $35.71/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
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Brierfield, AL · On-site
$35 - $35.71/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Quick apply
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$23.25 - $29.75/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$21.25 - $28.50/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
Calera, AL · On-site
$21.25 - $28.50/hr
Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and acetylene work as needed to support maintenance and ... Support plant outages and assist with major repairs or projects. * Perform other duties as assigned.
$13.94 - $15.49
8% of jobs
$16.94 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.49 - $17.03
18% of jobs
$17.03 - $18.58
16% of jobs
The median wage is $19.35 / hr.
$18.58 - $20.12
17% of jobs
$20.12 - $21.67
8% of jobs
$21.67 - $23.21
7% of jobs
$23.37 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.21 - $24.76
10% of jobs
$24.76 - $26.30
4% of jobs
$26.30 - $27.85
3% of jobs
$27.85 - $29.39
4% of jobs
$29.39 - $30.94
4% of jobs
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An Outage Welding job involves performing welding and metal repairs during planned or emergency shutdowns of industrial facilities like power plants, refineries, and factories. Welders in this role work under tight deadlines to repair or replace critical components, ensuring the facility can resume operations safely and efficiently. They must follow strict safety protocols, read blueprints, and work with various welding techniques based on the materials and project requirements. Outage welders often travel to different job sites and may work long hours in challenging conditions.
To thrive as an Outage Welder, you need strong welding skills, knowledge of various welding techniques (such as TIG and MIG), and certifications like AWS or state welding certificates. Familiarity with welding equipment, power tools, and safety protocols is crucial, as is experience reading blueprints and technical drawings. Excellent problem-solving, communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under time pressure are important soft skills. These abilities ensure that critical repairs and maintenance during plant or facility outages are completed safely, accurately, and within tight deadlines.
Outage Welders often work in high-pressure environments where equipment must be repaired or maintained within a limited shutdown window, which can pose significant time constraints. They may need to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in extreme temperatures, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures. Collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and other trades is essential to ensure projects run smoothly and on schedule. These challenges make adaptability, attention to detail, and strong teamwork critical for success in outage welding roles.
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