Welder Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Diesel Mechanic - 2nd Shift

  • Waste Connections
  • Walpole, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Walpole, MA
  • 1 day ago

Hiring Immediately! Overtime Eligible Yearly boot allowance Earn quarterly safety bonuses Stable industry, year round employment Weekly pay! E.L. Harvey & Sons has immediate opening for a Diesel...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • Waste Connections
  • Berlin, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Berlin, MA
  • 2 days ago

Hiring Immediately! Overtime Eligible Boot and tool allownace Earn quarterly safety bonuses Stable industry, year round employment Weekly pay! E.L. Harvey & Sons has immediate opening for a Diesel...

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Marine Technician/Mechanic

  • Front Street Shipyard
  • Vineyard Haven, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Vineyard Haven, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest...

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Assembler II

  • Novanta
  • Bedford, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bedford, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity,...

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Assembler - Home Center

  • Advantage Solutions
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hyannis, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that...

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Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 1st Shift

  • Billerica, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Our client has more than 50 years of knowledge, and experience engineering various materials that are used in self-driving cars to brain surgery, space stations to smart farming, high powered...

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Lead Diesel/CNG Mechanic Job Summary Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your familys financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career?...

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Aircraft Mechanic

  • Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
  • MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • MA
  • 7 hours ago

Skill in reading and understanding instructions, schematics and diagrams, specifications, blueprints, technical orders, data, and settings from aircraft instruments and gauges. 6....

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Bike Mechanic

  • Motivate LLC
  • Charlestown, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Charlestown, MA
  • 13 hours ago

Is this you? You are mechanically inclined and are knowledgeable in completing repairs You enjoy working on repairs in a warehouse environment You are teachable and eager to learn new things You...

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Boston Whaler - Assembler I

  • Brunswick
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Are you ready for whats next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform...

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Electrical and Wiring Assembler

  • Foxboro, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Foxboro, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Thursday 05:30/06:30 AM – 10 hour days Pay Range: $22.00 per hour Job Description: Assemble and wire electrical panels and cabinets using a variety of hand and/or power tools and crimping of small gauge...

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Assembler II (Temporary)

  • Novanta
  • Bedford, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bedford, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturingimproving productivity,...

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Small Engines Mechanic

  • Dartmouth, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Dartmouth, MA
  • 22 hours ago

un SMALL ENGINES MECHANIC image 1 of 1 compensation: Competitive employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Mechanic Small Engine Mechanic - Commercial Landscape Fleet We are...

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Assembler - 3rd Shift - Hiring Now

  • The DAVIS Companies
  • Andover, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Assembler - 3rd Shift - Hiring Now The Assembler position in Andover, MA offers an exciting opportunity to join a company known for its commitment to innovation and quality in the manufacturing...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Massachusetts offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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