Welding Jobs in Apollo Beach, FL

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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Granite Fabricator

  • Pinellas Park, FL (19 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pinellas Park, FL (19 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

We are looking for an experienced granite/quartz fabricator. Full time with great benefits. Please apply in person. Abraham Custom Creations Inc. 10550 47th Street N. Clearwater, FL 3376...

Architectural Signage Fabricator/Welder

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

Aluminum Sign Frame Welding experience....

Welder

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

WELDER | MIG WELDING | TIG WELDING | STEEL FABRICATION | ALUMINUM FABRICATION | BLUEPRINT READING | GMAW | OVERHEAD CRANE | FORKLIFT OPERATION | HVAC MANUFACTURING | METAL FABRICATION | PRECISION MEASURING...

Welder I

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

You can weld various fittings to different sizes of pipe and welding joints. You have excellent attention to detail and can spot deficiencies....

Warehouse,Fabrication,Welders

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for below: Warehouse workers shipping and receiving Fabrication Shop workers general fabrication assistants Certified Welders machine and hand welding Come apply today!...

Travel Welder And Fitter

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Weld using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon, stainless steel,...

Metal Shop Fabricator

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Duties Cut, shape, and assemble metal components to construct various structures and products according to blueprints and job specifications, for commercial roofing systems. Review job files...

FABRICATOR-Welder

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (14 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (14 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

We're Hiring-FRABRICATOR- Welder We are a growing Company based in Tampa, Florida, and we are looking to expand our team! We are currently seeking experienced FABRICATOR-Welders. Applicants MUST...

Mechanic/Welder Needed ASAP

  • Plant City, FL (23 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (23 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

in fabrication projects Replace panels, roofs, and structural components as needed Ensure all work meets safety standards and quality specifications Qualifications: Proven experience in welding (MIG...

Metal Worker - 3rd shift

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair. Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers....

Sign Fabricator

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

clean, organized workspace Sign Fabricator Qualifications: 2+ years of architectural sign fabrication or metalworking experience preferred High school diploma or GED required Proficient in MIG and TIG...

Sign Fabricator

  • Brandon, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

clean, organized workspace Sign Fabricator Qualifications: 2+ years of architectural sign fabrication or metalworking experience preferred High school diploma or GED required Proficient in MIG and TIG...

Welder - 2334705

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials. Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers....

Cable Fabricator

  • St Petersburg, FL (14 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (14 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems Works from documentation, written or verbal instructions,...

Metal Worker 2nd shift

  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (13 miles from Apollo Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair. Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Apollo Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Apollo Beach, FL 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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