Welder Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, FL

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Installer- Mechanic - $24/hr Job Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Unmanned Vehicle Mechanic and Electronic Installer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be...

Experienced Electronics Assembler

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Seeking an : EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC'S ASSEMBLER JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for performing basic and routine electronic and mechanical assembly operation on components, soldering, printed circuit...

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic Civil Construction Company seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join their team to assist with preventative maintenance and...

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Mechanic Civil Construction Company seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join their team to assist with preventative maintenance and...

Aircraft Mechanic I - APG NEW

  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics...

A&P Mechanic

  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Crestview, FL (21 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Maintain and repair aircraft, engines, propellers, and components including, but not limited to, flight controls, fuel systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components....

MIG TIG Welder Defuniak Springs FL $20-$26

  • Valparaiso, FL (8 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Valparaiso, FL (8 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

If you have MIG/TIG welding experience and are looking to grow in your career, we want to hear from you!...

Marine Engine Mechanic

  • Eglin, FL (7 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Eglin, FL (7 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eglin Benz Lake Marina with the 96th Force Support Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida. Position is...

Aircraft Mechanic II

  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc....

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Marine Environment) [R3017]

  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miramar Beach, FL (18 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

well and hand tools....

Aircraft Mechanic II (CV22)

  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment such...

Aircraft Mechanic I APG

  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hurlburt Field, FL (4 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago

components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics...

Production Assembler: Hand And Power Tools

  • Navarre, FL (14 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Navarre, FL (14 miles from Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • 9 days ago

detail and quality of work Skills: Production, assembly, hand and power tools, assembly line, work instruction, lifting boxes, mechanical, mechanical components, mechanical assembly, power drill, Hand...

Entry Level Electronics Assembler

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 9 days ago

Entry Level Electronics Assembler Job Description With moderate supervision, you will perform basic and routine electronic and mechanical assembly operations on components, printed circuit boards,...

Electronics Assembler

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 9 days ago

Electronics Assembler Job Description With moderate supervision, you will perform basic and routine electronic and mechanical assembly operations on components, printed circuit boards, and...

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Blueprint Reading for Welders Basic Lines, Views and Symbols
If you are just starting out in the welding world, odds are that at some point in your career you will be required to read welding blueprints in order to complete your job. At the end of the...
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In a refinery, welding is a critical task that requires strict adherence to quality standards to ensure the integrity and safety of piping and structural components. Welder qualification tests are...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Fort Walton Beach, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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