Welding Jobs in Arkansas

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

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Combo Pipe Welder - Osceola, AR, - Contracting

  • Osceola, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 6 hours ago

, mig, tig, and flux core welding techniques to weld various components in varying positions Experience and Requirements: Combo Pipe Welding in an industrial setting is preferred OSHA Approved Met-Guard...

Welder 2-Marmaduke

  • Marmaduke, AR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Marmaduke, AR
  • 16 hours ago

Operates weld machine maintaining heat and speed of travel to assure penetration and weld bead size, removes weld slag, and preheats work, according to written weld processes....

Caster Torch Operator

  • Blytheville, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Blytheville, AR
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Division: Nucor Yamato Steel Location: Blytheville, AR, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means...

Mig Welder

  • Lowell, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Lowell, AR
  • 6 days ago

Must have experience with MIG Welding. Please apply with Express Employment in Springdale: 1333 Arapaho Ave., Suite D-1 OR give us a call for more info. .... Thank you!...

Slag Pot Welder, SMS 1234

  • Osceola, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 6 days ago

machinery and torch cutting equipmentMake recommendation as to the method of repairWeld cracks/washes according to welding proceduresMaintain documents relating to labor and materials usedRequisition...

Welder

  • Beebe, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Beebe, AR
  • 6 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: and mig weld steel plate and tub, grinding, fork lift operation,overhead cranes, plasma cutting, and band saw....

Welder-Entry Level- Marmaduke

  • Marmaduke, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Marmaduke, AR
  • 7 days ago

Visually inspects welds, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to welding equipment. Performs occasional air, arc or flame cutting to repair defective welds....

Welder - Sheet Meta ( Tig )

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 11 days ago

Must pass a MIG weld test at bare minimum. Preference given to those with sheet metal experience 12g 18g. If wanting to be a tig welder to start, they must complete an inside throat weld TIG test....

Welder-Corbitt

  • Paragould, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Paragould, AR
  • 13 days ago

, grinding work incidental welding, and removing slag. + Visually inspects welds, repairs defective welds, and performs minor repairs to welding equipment. + Performs occasional air, arc or flame cutting...

Welder - Maintenance

  • Osceola, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 14 days ago

Welder Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 years' welding experience required. Must be able to read and comprehend welding symbols and instructions....

Combo Pipe Welder - Blytheville, AR

  • Blytheville, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Blytheville, AR
  • 14 days ago

, mig, tig, and flux core welding techniques to weld various components in varying positions Experience and Requirements: Combo Pipe Welding in an industrial setting is preferred OSHA Approved Met-Guard...

Structural Welder - Osceola, AR

  • Osceola, AR
  • 16 days ago
  • Osceola, AR
  • 16 days ago

Structural Welder Qualifications / Skills: Ability to read blueprints or drawings Ability to understand welding symbols Experience and Requirements: Previous structural welding experience in an industrial...

Welder Helper - Malvern, AR

  • Malvern, AR
  • 16 days ago
  • Malvern, AR
  • 16 days ago

Proficiency in welding or possession of a welding certificate, gained through professional, personal, or volunteer experience....

Robotic Welder/Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - $2 per hour Shift Diff!

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 21 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: From the production schedule, locates the correct components to be welded and sets them up on robotic weld Welds components Performs all required quality checks...

Welder B

  • Trumann, AR
  • 22 days ago
  • Trumann, AR
  • 22 days ago

Operate MIG welding machine. Use hammer, chisel, wire cutters, ruler, clamps as appropriate. Move parts and completed unit weighing up to 300# ten feet to the table, then ten feet to the aisle....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Arkansas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Arkansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%


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