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Performance Welding Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Certified Welding Inspector

Panama City, FL · On-site

$25.25 - $34.25/hr

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  • Dental

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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida - PART-TIME* Intertek, a ... performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service ...

Certified Welding Inspector

Panama City, FL

$25.25 - $34.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida - PART-TIME* Intertek, a ... performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service ...

Certified Welding Inspector

Pensacola, FL

$26.75 - $36.25/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida - PART-TIME* Intertek, a ... performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service ...

Foreman-Welding Mig- flux core

Orlando, FL

$35/hr

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  • Retirement

Foreman-Welding Mig- flux core 1. Oversee daily operations and ensure workflow efficiency 2. ... Report employee performance and communicate project updates. * Assist the crew as needed. * Open ...

ABS WELDER MANAGER/FOREMAN

Cocoa, FL

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... welding operations to ensure production schedules are met and quality standards are maintained. * Lead a team of ABS welders, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance ...

ABS WELDER MANAGER/FOREMAN

Cocoa, FL · On-site

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  • Retirement

... welding operations to ensure production schedules are met and quality standards are maintained. * Lead a team of ABS welders, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance ...

Certified Welding Inspector

Tampa, FL · On-site

$26.75 - $36.25/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

... performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and ... Overview TRC is seeking a full-time candidate for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with AWS D1.5 ...

Full-Time Welding Instructor

Hialeah, FL · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

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Full-Time Welding Instructor duties include teaching, directing, and coordinating academic ... Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and grading. * Provide timely and ...

Mig Welder

Ocala, FL · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

  • PTO

... welding of steel assemblies · Efficiently use welding expertise to assemble fabricated metal products · Produce strong, penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous, and consistent · Follows ...

Mig Welder

Ocala, FL · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

  • PTO

... welding of steel assemblies · Efficiently use welding expertise to assemble fabricated metal products · Produce strong, penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous, and consistent · Follows ...

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Performance Welding information

What is performance welding?

Performance welding refers to advanced welding techniques used to create high-quality, precise, and durable welds, often for applications that require superior strength and reliability. This type of welding is commonly used in industries like automotive racing, aerospace, and manufacturing where components must withstand extreme conditions. Performance welders use specialized equipment and materials, and they must have a deep understanding of various welding processes, metallurgy, and safety standards. Their skills ensure that welded joints meet strict specifications and performance requirements.

What is the difference between Performance Welding vs Structural Welding?

AspectPerformance WeldingStructural Welding
CertificationsAWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS D1.1AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS D1.1
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, industrial plants, quality controlConstruction sites, bridges, buildings
Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, automotiveConstruction, infrastructure projects

Performance Welding focuses on ensuring weld quality and adherence to standards, often in manufacturing or quality control settings. Structural Welding involves building and repairing large structures like bridges and buildings. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, their primary focus differs: Performance Welding emphasizes quality assurance, whereas Structural Welding emphasizes construction and structural integrity.

What are some common challenges faced by performance welding professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Performance Welding professionals often work on high-precision, custom projects such as automotive racing parts or aerospace components, where meeting tight tolerances and quality standards is critical. Common challenges include working with specialized metals, interpreting complex blueprints, and ensuring welds meet strict performance requirements. To address these challenges, welders should stay current with industry certifications, continuously improve their skills with advanced welding techniques, and collaborate closely with engineers and quality control teams. A strong attention to detail and proactive communication are also essential for success in this demanding environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a performance welder?

To thrive as a Performance Welder, you need advanced welding skills, in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, and typically industry certifications such as AWS or ASME qualifications. Familiarity with specialized welding equipment, CNC machinery, and inspection systems is essential for precision and quality control. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong teamwork are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart in this field. These abilities ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient fabrication of components in demanding industrial and performance-focused environments.

What careers can I do with performance welding?

Performance welding skills can lead to careers such as welding technician, pipe welder, structural welder, or manufacturing welder. These roles often require certifications like AWS and involve working in construction, manufacturing, or maintenance environments, utilizing tools like arc, MIG, or TIG welders.
What job categories do people searching Performance Welding jobs in Florida look for? The top searched job categories for Performance Welding jobs in Florida are:
Infographic showing various Performance Welding job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Certified Welding Inspector

Intertek

Panama City, FL • On-site

$25.25 - $34.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida - PART-TIME*

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a PART-TIME Certified Welding Inspector to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team working construction projects at Tyndall AFB near Panama City, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.  

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The CWI is responsible for employing their knowledge and training of welding processes, test methods, discontinuities, materials, qualifications, and standards to ensure that weldments and weld-related activities comply with all applicable quality and safety criteria.

The ideal CWI candidate will be AWS certified, willing to learn to perform construction materials testing, and be able to access a military base.  This is not a short-term turnaround / shutdown project.  The CWI will support the ongoing construction projects at Tyndall AFB.

Work Schedule:  Part-time, On call / as needed, 15-20 hours per week

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.  There is no turnaround / shutdown rate or per diem.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

  • Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations
  • Testing and inspection of structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections
  • Inspect general construction and structural steel erection for buildings
  • Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs
  • Inspect welding jobs for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut etc.
  • Record results of tests and welding inspections
  • Able to issue and follow up on non-conformances until the close out
  • Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
  • Reviews all welded products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept or reject the product
  • Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures
  • Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
  • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers
  • May also, operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting
  • Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results
  • Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work 


Minimum Requirements & Certifications required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification with D1.1 experience 
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant CWI experience required
  • Must have a clean background to access a military base
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand, and interpret tolerances
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
  • Must be able to receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
  • Must be able to work well independently and with others
  • Must be able to periodically work off shifts and overtime
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record (required)


Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Technical Degree in Welding is preferred
  • ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Certification & ICC Structural Welding Certification highly preferred
  • Previous construction materials testing experience is preferred*
    • CMT experience provides opportunity to transition into a full-time role

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

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