Welder Jobs in South Salt Lake, UT

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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Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title 32)

  • Air National Guard Units
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0324000and is part of the 151 MXS located in SLC, with the Utah Air National Guard....

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Assembler I

  • ACARA
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Assembler I Location: Salt Lake City, UT Employment: Contract (12 months) Industry: Aerospace and Defense Compensation: $ 19.00/hour Schedule:9/80 hours /week About the Opportunity: The Service &...

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Assembler 1 (2nd Shift)

  • RGBSI
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Assembler 1 (2nd Shift)#26-00832 Salt Lake City, UT Onsite Job Description Job Description: The Service & Repair 1position has the primary responsibility to service and repair products per work...

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Mobile Trailer Mechanic

  • Clean Harbors
  • Woods Cross, UT (11 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woods Cross, UT (11 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 4 days ago

View More Jobs Mobile Trailer Mechanic Clive, UT, United States Apply Now Job Description Clean Harbors Clive, UT is looking for a Mobile Trailer Mechanic to join their safety conscious team! This...

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Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic)

  • EquipmentShare
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Build the Future with Us - EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Mechanic) At EquipmentShare, we're not just filling a role - we're assembling the best team on the planet to...

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Assembler 1, General

  • Indotronix International Corporation
  • Sandy, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Back to Job Board share Print Assembler 1, General Sandy, Utah, United States | Posted: 5/27/2026 Apply Now Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive...

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Assembler Jobs in USA, UT, Sandy Rose International Job

  • Rose International
  • Sandy, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalentSkills and Experience:Zero (0) to one (1) year of manufacturing assembly experienceEffective communication skills at a level that co-workers and...

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Structural Assembler IV

  • Albany International Corp.
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure....

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Assembler And Test Technician - 1st Shift

  • Mindlance
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Assembler and Test Technician - 1st Shift#26-14037 $18 per hour Salt Lake City, UT Onsite Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Perform various assembly operations on hydraulic, pneumatic, and...

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Craftsman/Craftswoman

  • Ace Handyman Services Salt Lake City
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Ace Handyman Services is growing, and were looking for talented, dependable craft professionals to join our team as W-2 employee. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping homeowners, and want...

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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Temp-Indef) (Title 32)

  • Army National Guard Units
  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0872P01and is part of the AASF, with the Utah Army National...

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Aircraft Mechanic (Title 32)

  • Army National Guard Units
  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (12 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0483000and is part of the AASF in West Jordon, UT, with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will...

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Diesel Technician Mechanic

  • Savage Services
  • North Salt Lake, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT (9 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Grow Your Career with Savage! Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi...

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Mobile Diesel Tech-Mechanic

  • Travel Centers Of America
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

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Commercial Cabinet Stocker and Assembler

  • Smith Stone and Cabinet, Inc.
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from South Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 days ago

ON JOB SITES: Picking cabinet boxes, loading heavy cabinet boxes into apartment units, assembling these cabinet units, and cleaning up. You will leave these assembled boxes in the rooms for the...

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Demographic Data for South Salt Lake, UT

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Salary for Welder Jobs in South Salt Lake, UT

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Highest Education Level

Welders in South Salt Lake, UT 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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