Welder Jobs in North Carolina

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

Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools....

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2nd-Shift Diesel Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 14 days ago

GFL Environmental | Keeping Communities Clean, Safe & Green At GFL Environmental, were not just maintaining trucks were powering the communities we serve. As a Diesel Mechanic (Levels AC), youll...

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Diesel Mechanic - A tech

  • GFL Environmental
  • Spring Lake, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Spring Lake, NC
  • 14 days ago

Utilize expertise in diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance on both Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in an effort to maintain GFLs fleet in safe and continuous road...

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Diesel Mechanic - Tech B

  • GFL Environmental
  • Leland, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Leland, NC
  • 14 days ago

Join Team Green in Bolivia, NC! Diesel Mechanic | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $30/hr Are you a skilled technician looking for a powerhouse career? At GFL Environmental, we dont just offer a jobwe...

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R34278 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic Tech B (Open)

  • GFL Environmental
  • Ayden, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Ayden, NC
  • 14 days ago

At GFL Environmental, our B-Level Technicians are the driving force behind our maintenance operations. Working under the guidance of our shop leadership and Master Technicians, you will perform...

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2nd-Shift Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NC
  • 14 days ago

Wrench Your Way to the Top: Diesel Mechanic Wanted! Tired of fixing the same boring commuter cars? Welcome to GFL, where we play with the big toys. Were talking massive front-loaders,...

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Diesel Mechanic - C Tech

  • GFL Environmental
  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, NC
  • 22 days ago

Under the guidance of shop leadership, assist in conducting preventative maintenance and basic repairs on both Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to maintain GFLs fleet in safe and...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • GFL Environmental
  • Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • 1 day ago

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely Our trucks...

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Mechanic Apprentice

  • Kellanova
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Join Kellanova in one of our state-of-the-art facilities as a Mechanic Apprentice. Here, you will learn to become the go-to for all mechanical breakdowns on manufacturing industrial equipment...

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Mobile Equipment Mechanic

  • West Fraser
  • Atkinson, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Atkinson, NC
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are At West Fraser, we dont just manufacture lumber we build people. Were a team-driven manufacturing facility focused on safety, reliability, and personal growth. Our Millwrights and...

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Diesel Mechanic

  • Waste Connections
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

kneel, and bend, ability to reach into tight spaces, ability to climb and crawl, ability to reach and twist, ability to grasp and use hand tools with precision, ability to see/read/write work orders, gauges...

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Diesel Technician/Diesel Mechanic $27 - $33 per Hr Day Time Shift

  • Browns Summit, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Browns Summit, NC
  • 4 hours ago

Ruan is looking for mobile diesel technicians to be based in Greensboro, NC to support maintenance for our dedicated customers. 5026 Burlington Road Greensboro NC 27405 Call ... for more...

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Prototype Machinist

  • Hire Dynamics
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Shifts Available: ] 1st shift, 7AM-3PM, Monday-Friday Job Duties: Select and position, or fabricate a variety of jigs, fixtures, clamps, holding and staking devices required for. assembly and...

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Electrical Assembler II - 3rd Shift

  • Siemens
  • Wendell, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wendell, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Retrofit- Mechanical Assembler Level 2

  • Siemens
  • Wendell, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wendell, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Welder Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Welders in North Carolina 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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