Welding Jobs in Palm Harbor, 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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Welder/ Helper

  • Clearwater, FL (6 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL (6 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 7 hours ago

Welding business, located in Pinellas Park, Fl. Clearwater is looking for a helper, to join our fast-growing team....

Granite Fabricator and installer for outdoor kitchens

  • New Port Richey, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Port Richey, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 13 hours ago

Granite Fabricator and installer for outdoor kitchens (new Port Richey) 7400 US HWY 19 suite 4 compensation: $18 starting pay based on experience looking to hire ASAP 7400 US HWY 19 suite 4, New...

Resistance Welder I

  • New Port Richey, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Port Richey, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Use various hand and power tools (i.e. shears, micro capacity resistance welding, die size, air ram test, scope, etc.)....

Welder II

  • Hudson, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudson, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities TIG weld aluminum and stainless steel materials Read and interpret blueprints Fabricate architectural products per blueprint instructions Cut, lay-out and fabricate aluminum, steel...

Iron worker/ Welder

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Thanks for visiting our ad. Here at NSW our primary work is on storage facilities. We have multiple divisions and supply GC's with turn key packages. 1. Structural Steel/ Stairs 2. Cold Form Stud...

Structural Welder

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Structural Welder Full Time Tampa, FL, US Yesterday Requisition ID: 2542 Salary Range: $19.00 To $29.00 Hourly HUTCO, INC. Position: 1st Class Structural Welder Job Location: Tampa, FL. Hutco...

Shipyard Welders NEEDED ASAP

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Apply weldment to backing tabs to ensure stability during welding. Mount coupons to the welding test booth jig using nut and bolt attachments....

Welder

  • Seminole, FL (16 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seminole, FL (16 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions MIG welding of hollow metal frame material and commercial hardware Assembly of hollow metal frame material and commercial hardware Frequent work saw cutting, grinding and sanding...

Tig Welder (2nd shift 2:00 pm - 10:30pm)

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Stainless Steel TIG welding. Weld metal parts on a production line using welding gun or gas or arc welding equipment....

Finishing - Phoenix - Metal Worker 2nd shift

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, 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....

Certified Welder

  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago

DETAILED SUMMARY: Perform MIG welding to assemble, fabricate, and repair metal structures and components Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols specific to MIG welding projects...

Aluminum Welder

  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Address patient concerns and complaints professionally and empathetically QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Proficient in TIG and MIG welding techniques, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints...

TIG (GTAW) Welder

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 9 days ago

TIG (GTAW) Welder (Tampa) compensation: $22-25/hour employment type: job title: TIG Welder Experienced in purged stainless pipe welding to ASME codes. $22-25/hour based on experience....

Brake Press Fabricator

  • Clearwater, FL (6 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (6 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Largo Company Now hiring Brake Press Operators/Fabricators 1st shift - $16-20 hr. DOE The Sheet Metal Fabricator will be responsible for receiving in-bound shipments, organizing material,...

Metal Worker 1st shift

  • Oldsmar, FL (5 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oldsmar, FL (5 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 13 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 Palm Harbor, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Palm Harbor, 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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