AtWabash,Welders performa variety oftasksvaryfrom location to location.Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainlesssteel and aluminum products andsubassemblies. Welders are a ...
AtWabash,Welders performa variety oftasksvaryfrom location to location.Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainlesssteel and aluminum products andsubassemblies. Welders are a ...
Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or ...
Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or ...
Welder
Corsica, SD · On-site
Position and secure materials using tables, jigs, clamps, fixtures, bolts, and tack welds. * Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools. * Move workpieces, tools, and supplies ...
Welder
Corsica, SD · On-site
Position and secure materials using tables, jigs, clamps, fixtures, bolts, and tack welds. * Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools. * Move workpieces, tools, and supplies ...
Skilled Welder - Days - VUG Houston
Brenham, TX · On-site
$27.66/hr
Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or ...
Skilled Welder - Days - VUG Houston
Brenham, TX · On-site
$27.66/hr
Uses GMAW process to tack weld various small components to round or square shafts to make a pole assembly and SAW process for structural welds. The pole assembly generally consists of a square or ...
Welder
Platte, SD · On-site
Position and secure materials using tables, jigs, clamps, fixtures, bolts, and tack welds. * Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools. * Move workpieces, tools, and supplies ...
Welder
Platte, SD · On-site
Position and secure materials using tables, jigs, clamps, fixtures, bolts, and tack welds. * Safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools. * Move workpieces, tools, and supplies ...
Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) - NNS
Newport News, VA · On-site
$120/hr
Required Skills: 1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding. 2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch. 4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings ...
Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) - NNS
Newport News, VA · On-site
$120/hr
Required Skills: 1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding. 2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch. 4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings ...
Welder 1/C
Panama City, FL · On-site
Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications. * Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. * Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances ...
Welder 1/C
Panama City, FL · On-site
Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications. * Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. * Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances ...
Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications. * Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. * Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances ...
Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications. * Examine weld for bead size and other specifications. * Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances ...
Welder, Huron SD
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD
Huron, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD
Huron, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD
Huron, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD
Huron, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Lay out, position, fit, tack, weld, and finish a variety of parts or products following established methods and specifications * Handle and position heavy components using an overhead crane, clamps ...
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Lay out, position, fit, tack, weld, and finish a variety of parts or products following established methods and specifications * Handle and position heavy components using an overhead crane, clamps ...
Welder (A) (Olathe, Kansas (KS), US, 66061)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$31.93/hr
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
Welder (A) (Olathe, Kansas (KS), US, 66061)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$31.93/hr
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
Welder, Huron SD-Huron, South Dakota
Virgil, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD-Huron, South Dakota
Virgil, SD · On-site
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD-Huron, South Dakota
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
Welder, Huron SD-Huron, South Dakota
$23.41 - $27.94/hr
Fit, tack, and weld steel components for aerial devices and digger derricks using GMAW/FCAW processes, following approved weld procedures and engineering drawings. * Own quality at the arc: Read and ...
JV Fabrication Tacker
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Tack Welder will weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems. NO PER DIEM. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities ...
JV Fabrication Tacker
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Tack Welder will weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems. NO PER DIEM. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities ...
JV Fabrication Tacker
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Tack Welder will weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems. NO PER DIEM. Required Qualifications Must have 1+ years ...
JV Fabrication Tacker
Pasadena, TX · On-site
$17.75 - $24.25/hr
Tack Welder will weld, fabricate, and assist pipe fitters in installation of varying types of industrial pipe into the projects piping systems. NO PER DIEM. Required Qualifications Must have 1+ years ...
Welder - Jackson Location-Jackson, Tennessee
Gadsden, TN · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. * Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment. * Assembles parts by ...
Welder - Jackson Location-Jackson, Tennessee
Gadsden, TN · On-site
$28 - $32/hr
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. * Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, or submerged arc welding equipment. * Assembles parts by ...
Welder (A) (Olathe, Kansas (KS), US, 66061)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$31/hr
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
Welder (A) (Olathe, Kansas (KS), US, 66061)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$31/hr
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
Reference engineering drawings to perform solid or tack welding * Use welding equipment, tape measures, and hand tools safely and effectively * Put on cart or fixture for next station * Perform ...
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$12.98 - $14.51
6% of jobs
$15.90 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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What is a tack welder?
A tack welder uses several short bursts of heat from equipment to create a temporary weld between two metal joints. It works through the same process as creating a full weld, but is used only for temporary joints. In this career, your job duties are to position the two or more joints of metal where they need to be then apply heat to them to create a tack weld. You also need to keep your work area clean and adhere to all safety procedures. To become a welder, you need to have general machining skills, which you can obtain in a technical college or technical prep program from high school. Your first welding job can give you valuable experience to start your career.
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What is the difference between Tack Welder vs MIG Welder?
| Aspect | Tack Welder | MIG Welder |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic welding certifications, often specific to tack welding | Welding certifications, including MIG welding certifications |
| Work Environment | Fabrication shops, construction sites, assembly lines | Manufacturing plants, automotive, metal fabrication |
| Job Focus | Creating temporary or permanent tack welds to hold parts in place | Performing continuous welds using MIG (Metal Inert Gas) process |
| Tools & Equipment | Welding torch, tack welding guns | MIG welding machine, welding gun, shielding gas |
While both Tack Welders and MIG Welders work with metal welding processes, Tack Welders primarily focus on creating temporary or initial welds to hold parts in position. MIG Welders perform continuous, high-quality welds using the MIG process. The roles often overlap in fabrication environments, but MIG welding requires more advanced certifications and experience with continuous welding techniques.
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Job description
Position Description:
AtWabash,Welders performa variety oftasksvaryfrom location to location.Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainlesssteel and aluminum products andsubassemblies. Welders are a crucial position in the manufacturing process and are therefore expected to produce high-quality work whileupholdingproduction standards. WerequireQualification Weld Tests and, in some cases, Certification Testsdependingontheproduct line. Applicantsthatdo not passtheinitialWeld Test can be qualified by attending our own in-house Weld School,demonstratingthat they can pass the Weld Test after training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Beloware examples of the type of duties youcould beresponsiblefor:
- Own and help improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
- Carbon Steel /Aluminum/StainlessSteelMIG and/orTIG weld at a level that meets quality standards
- Readengineeringprints,weldsymbols,andfollowspecifications
- Basic operatorpreventativemaintenance for welding relatedequipment
- Maneuveringin tight and small spaces
- Work atheightsof 15-20ft.
- Performingadditionalwork assigned by the supervisor or team leader, whichmay require the employee toassistin different departments
- Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
- Completing assigned dutiesin accordance withsafety, policies, and practices,includingyour individual safety, as well as the safety of co-workers, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace
Tools &Equipment:
Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with,depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confidentto excel at your newcareerwith us.
- Oxy / Acetylene Torch
- Engineering Prints
- Work Instructions
- Handheld Tools
- Tape Measure
- Hoist
- Crane
- MIGWelder(GMAW - including Pulse Transfer)
- TIGWelder(GTAW)
- Possible limited Stick Welder(SMAW)
- Plasma Cutter / Gouging
- Grinder / Sander
- Respirator/ADF orPAPR Hood
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must pass Weld Tests associated with product line, prior to welding in production.
- Mustpassrespiratorfit test.
- Basicreading,writing,math& verbalskill.
- Capable of following and understandingengineeringprints,specifications& instructions.
Working Conditions/Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanicalpartsand vibrations.The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sitessuch as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud withhigh temperatures, andpotentiallyeven exposed to outside elementsat times.Due to the work environment,all employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protectiveequipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves onbeing empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.
Physical Demands:
Asan employee in this position,youare regularly required tostand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle andoperatecontrols for the length of their entire shift. Theemployee needsfullrange of motion in their arms and hands in this position. Allpersonnelmust be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.Inthispositionsome employees also work in small spaces throughout their shiftandfrequentlylift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this job include close visionacuity,the ability to adjustfocusandgoodhand-eye coordination.