Welder Jobs in Nebraska

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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HVAC TB Journeyman Mechanic I (un)

  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 days ago

What you will do Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America. JCI is committed to the health...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 hours ago

Do you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a background in diesel mechanics? Are you hardworking and determined to get things done? Express Employment Professionals is assisting several local...

Travel CNC Machinist

  • Omaha, NE
  • 14 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 14 hours ago

. + Set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes, with live tooling experience as a plus. + Fill out work instructions properly. + Understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain planning procedures...

Skilled Diesel Mechanic - Top Pay & Benefits4.29e

  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago

SKILLED DIESEL MECHANIC - TOP PAY & BENEFITS4.29E IN OMAHA Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Nebraska, Omaha Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025 Job...

Mechanic / Shop Foreman

  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago

Sioux Falls, SD Construction Mechanic / Shop Foreman Mechanic / Shop Foreman Jans Corporation Omaha, NE Posted/Updated: 1 days ago Job Description About Us: Jans Corporation is a well-established,...

MIG Welder - 3rd Shift

  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of 6 months MIG welding experience Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year experience MIG Welding Welding Certification or Associates Degree One (1) year experience working with precision measuring...

Night Mechanic

  • Kearney, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 1 day ago

Work in a small, but expanding fast-moving team environment with a short turnaround time for getting trucks and trailers ready for the next morning's routes. Duties performed by the team include...

Production Worker - Hiring Immediately

  • Papillion, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Papillion, NE
  • 2 days ago

Pay: $21.25 3rd Shift Differential $2.00 Pay during orientation and 2 weeks of initial training $20.00 Benefits: Paid Time off from first day. Earn up to 14 days in your first year! 401K starts...

Food Assembler, Kitchen

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Welding Technician I

  • Lindsay, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lindsay, NE
  • 2 days ago

Welding Technician I Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments: Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources. Assisting metropolitan regions so...

Production Worker

  • South Sioux City, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • South Sioux City, NE
  • 2 days ago

Richardson Milling, a division of Richardson International, is the largest oat miller in North America and one of the leading oat millers in the world. Richardson has processing mills in the U.S.,...

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Industrial Machinery Mechanic II Req 1404

  • Lyman, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Lyman, NE
  • 3 days ago

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 2 years of related industrial maintenance experience Preferred Qualifications: 4 years of related experience Electrical Certificate Physical...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 3 days ago

Maintain clean and safe workspaces, removing hazardous materials Skills: Diesel Diagnostics and Maintenance Engine, Hydraulic, and Electrical System Repair Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting Pneumatics...

Lead Diesel Mechanic

  • Fremont, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 3 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Semi-Truck Specialist Fremont, NE Ready to put your skills to work in a shop that values quality, speed, and teamwork? Join a trusted, full-service truck and trailer repair...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Nebraska

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Nebraska offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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