Welding Jobs in St Petersburg, 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 And Fabricator

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Must have basic tools and welding gear (30-day grace period to acquire if needed). MIG welding experience is a strong plus....

Welder

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

The ideal candidate will have: 3 years of recent/current Mig welding experienceAble to read a tape measure.Basic Computer experience (email, and able to enter data) Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour...

Welder

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick welding certification....

Sign Fabricator

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 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...

Structural Welder Fitter

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Perform multi-pass tack welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Operate burning and heating equipment, specifically oxygen/propane burning torches....

Welder/Fitter (Per-Diem)

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform flux core and pulse welding on large steel structures Fit and align structural components to blueprint specifications Interpret welding symbols and construction schematics...

Waste management dumpster welder part time

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Local Dumpster Company, located in ybor city FL, is seeking a welder/fabricator to join our rapidly growing team....

Aluminum Fabricator / No Experience Needed

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as an Aluminum Fabricator. No prior experience is necessaryjust a strong work ethic and the ability to learn on the...

Shipyard Pipe Welder

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

PIPE WELDER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes....

Welder - Level 2 (3rd shift)

  • Palmetto, FL (17 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palmetto, FL (17 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 7 days ago

You will work with various welding techniques and materials to ensure high-quality and precise welds....

Welders For Hire

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Our focus is manufacturing steel and aluminum stairs, railings, fences, and misc. metals Responsibilities: -Weld channels, angles, and tubes with MIG welding machines -Perform various physical duties...

Welder Sign Fabricator

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Aluminum Sign Frame Welding experience....

Metal Worker 1st shift

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 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....

Welder Fabricator

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Welder Fabricator Duties and Responsibilities Perform MIG, STICK and TIG welding on aluminum and steel components for storefronts, sunshades, and architectural metal products....

Tooling Fabricator

  • Pinellas Park, FL (6 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pinellas Park, FL (6 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Tooling Fabricator for a contract opportunity in Pinellas Park, FL. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Tool and Die Maker, you will be responsible for using a range of...

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Salary for Welding Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in St Petersburg, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.6%
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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