Welder Jobs in Muscatine, IA

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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Pipe Welder

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description: hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs...

Insulation Metal Mechanic

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools safely. Weld various metals using electric, gas, arc, etc. Inspect angles, gap allowances, and use precision measuring instruments....

Service Shop Entry Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 1 day ago

... Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities,...

Combination Welder

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 5 days ago

SUMMARY Combination - Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe being proficient in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding processes. May require x-ray qualities. Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated,...

Electrical & Instrument Mechanic

  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Durant, IA (16 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are and What We Do: At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource...

Mechanical Assembler

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 13 days ago

Mechanical Assembler Are you a Mechanic who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you. What we do: SMS group is an industrial...

Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities of this position include: Manage all aspects of assigned aircraft projects including coordinating necessary resources, documentation, and communication with the appropriate...

Welder (1st Shift) - Muscatine, IA

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 14 days ago

and safety procedures in the fabrication of production parts and a wide variety of sub-weldments through general arc welding (primarily "MIG" welding)....

Machinist

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Machinist Are you a CNC Machinist who is looking for a good work culture and a company that cares for your well-being? SMS is the place for you. What we do: SMS group is an industrial equipment...

Aircraft Mechanic

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Benefits & Perks Elliott Aviation takes pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits begin the first day of...

Welder (2nd Shift) - Muscatine, IA

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Required to utilize power and hand tools. Eye, foot, noise, hand and skin protection is required to help shield against dust, sparks, hot objects and arc flash....

Senior Aircraft Mechanic

  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Milan, IL (22 miles from Muscatine, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

About Us: Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation. Our team provides aircraft sales and acquisitions (as...

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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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Salary for Welder Jobs in Muscatine, IA

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Muscatine, IA 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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