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Arcosa Lightweight

Weld Technician

Newton, IA · On-site

Conducting audits of welding operators and process best practice safety for welding * The ... Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance * 401(k) W/Company Match * Short-Term Disability * Voluntary ...

Super Steel LLC

Welding Cobot Operator

Mequon, WI · On-site

Program and operate cobot weld cells to produce consistent, high-quality welds using simple hand ... Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, and Life Insurance - Eligible the first of the month after 30 days

Boiler Tube Company of America

Welder-2

Lyman, SC · On-site

$33 - $45.50/hr

This role involves advanced welding tasks focused on boiler pressure parts and components ... Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Lindsay

Welding Technician 2nd shift

Lindsay, NE · On-site

Welding Technician I Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments ... Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available. * 401(k) ...

Lindsay

Welding Technician 1st shift

Lindsay, NE · On-site

Welding Technician I Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments ... Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available. * 401(k) ...

Lindsay

Welding Technician 2nd shift

Lindsay, NE · On-site

Welding Technician I Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments ... Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available. * 401(k) ...

Muncie Community Schools

Instructor - Welding

Muncie, IN · On-site

$46K - $59K/yr

Must have occupational welding experience aligned to one of the following criteria: * 5,000 hours ... volunteer helpers. · Perform other duties assigned by the Principal of Area Career Center.

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Certified Welding Inspector

Sartell, MN · On-site

$32.30 - $38/hr

American Welding Society's Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) certification * Preferred ... Voluntary Benefits - Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness ...

Private Hiring Company

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Certified Welding Inspector

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$32.30 - $38/hr

American Welding Society's Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) certification * Preferred ... Voluntary Benefits - Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness ...

Lindsay

Aluminum Welding Tech 1st shift

Lindsay, NE

Welding Technician I Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments ... Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available. * 401(k) ...

System One

Weld Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$63 - $80/hr

Partner with project teams to provide guidance on welding configuration, joint geometry, and method ... voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity ...

System One

Weld Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$63 - $80/hr

Partner with project teams to provide guidance on welding configuration, joint geometry, and method ... voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer welding in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Volunteer Welding job involves offering welding skills and services without compensation to support organizations, community projects, or individuals in need. Volunteers may help with repairs, fabrication, or construction projects for nonprofits, schools, or disaster relief efforts. This role requires basic to advanced welding knowledge and a commitment to safety. It provides hands-on experience while making a positive community impact.

What types of projects or organizations typically seek volunteer welders, and what can I expect from the work environment?

Volunteer welders are often needed by non-profit organizations, community groups, disaster relief teams, and educational institutions to assist with construction, repairs, or creating community resources such as playgrounds or accessibility ramps. The work environment is usually collaborative and supportive, with varying skill levels among team members and a strong emphasis on safety. You may work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the project, and tasks can range from light repairs to more complex fabrications. Volunteers commonly enjoy a strong sense of camaraderie, hands-on learning, and the satisfaction of directly contributing to a cause or community.

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To excel as a Volunteer Welding professional, you need a strong understanding of welding techniques, safety procedures, and basic metal fabrication, often supported by prior hands-on experience or technical training. Familiarity with tools such as MIG and TIG welders, protective gear, and sometimes basic certifications in welding safety are typically beneficial. Dependability, adaptability, and teamwork are essential soft skills, as projects often involve collaborating with other volunteers and adapting to changing project needs. Together, these skills ensure quality workmanship, safe operations, and successful project completion in volunteer settings.

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Weld Technician

Arcosa Lightweight

Newton, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.
Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a Weld Technician. This position is considered a crucial resource for general manufacturing safety principles and all welding specific safety requirements; you will train, instruct, and test welders in metal joining and machine operation. As a Weld Technician you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment.
Job Location: Newton, IA
What you'll do:
  • Complying with all safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication and act as a safety advocate
  • Conducting audits of welding operators and process best practice safety for welding
  • The troubleshooting of welding process and equipment related issues
  • Identifying areas for improvement and testing new welding processes
  • Working closely with plant management to track and address welding-related issues.
  • Reading and understand all Weld Procedure Specifications and customer welding requirements
  • Visually analyze welds to determine welder training needs
  • Help with class training of new welders
  • Completing the required documentation and records as required
  • Verification of welding power supply energy delivery (calibration of welding equipment)
  • Comply with all safety rules and procedures
  • May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll need:
  • High School diploma or GED is preferred
  • 3 years of production welding experience
  • Experience operating the following welding processes
    • GMAW
    • FCAW
    • GTAW (Tulsa only)
    • SAW
  • Must be able to pass welding qualification for the above-listed process within 4 weeks
  • 2 years experience in the training of production welding operators
  • Understanding of the following NDT processes: VT, UT, MT, and PT
  • Work under the Welding supervisor's direction with minimal oversight and supervision
  • Ability to provide clear, explicit verbal directions and create a positive learning environment
  • The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
  • Direct application of AWS (and ASME Section IV codes for Tulsa only) code welding preferred
  • Formal weld training from an accredited school preferred
  • Robotic or hard automation welding system experience preferred

Working Conditions:
  • Hourly position, this position will require the candidate to be available for all four (4) shifts
  • Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds which operate four (4) shifts and frequent weekend shifts
  • This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
  • Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Safety Activities:
  • Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc... as required
  • Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
  • Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
  • Activating the potential of our people,
  • Caring for our customers,
  • Optimizing operations and
  • Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes
Benefits:
  • Health & Pharmacy
  • Dental & Vision
  • Critical Illness
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) W/Company Match
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About Arcosa Lightweight

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Arcosa Lightweight, located in Dallas, TX, US, is a leading company in the construction materials industry. Its specialization lies in the production of rotary kiln expanded shale and clay lightweight aggregates used for concrete construction and infrastructure development. The company is a division of Arcosa Inc., a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets. Arcosa Lightweight was formed from the legacy Trinity Construction Materials business, split-off in November 2018, to forge a new era of growth and customer focus.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

2018

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