Welder (GTAW / GMAW / FCAW)

• Job Title: Welder (GTAW / GMAW / FCAW)
• Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) (Note: Initial onboarding and training will occur on 1st Shift prior to transitioning to 2nd Shift)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hourly Compensation Range: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour (plus applicable off-shift pay differential)

Position Overview

We are hiring for one of our clients, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and software-industrial technologies.

As a Welder, you will work on a collaborative production team ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of high-precision welding operations. Working on-site at the Palmetto, FL facility, you will execute diverse welding processes, inspect finished welds, and maintain equipment in accordance with strict engineering standards. This role reports directly to the Welding Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-automatic welding operations (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) on specialized materials, including aluminum and stainless steel, in compliance with quality requirements and industry standards.

• Execute material preparation tasks, including fitting, cutting, and grinding operations.

• Perform detailed visual inspections of welds for defects to ensure continuous high-quality output.

• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment to maintain operational efficiency.

• Follow established workplace safety protocols and maintain an organized work environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.

• Assist in mentoring and training junior welders to build team capabilities and enforce quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience with semi-automatic and manual welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) on aluminum and stainless steel.

• Mandatory experience with aluminum welding techniques and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and AWS welding symbols.

• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, geometry, angles, and the metric system.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Physical capability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 30 lbs as required by shop operations.

• Work Authorization & Export Control Compliance: Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR), candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or an individual with protected status under U.S. asylum or refugee status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification in welding technology or graduation from an accredited welding program.

• Experience in pressure vessel manufacturing in accordance with ASME code standards.

• Experience with pipe fitting and welding governed by B31.3 Process Piping standards.

• Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) experience (e.g., dye penetrant testing).

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Compensation, Bonus & Total Rewards

Our client offers a competitive hourly pay rate and total rewards package:

• Hourly Compensation Range: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour base rate, plus off-shift pay differential (rate evaluated based on skill level and experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 sign-on bonus (subject to company policy guidelines and payout terms)

• Production Incentive: Opportunity to earn up to 4% of annual base salary in performance-based productivity incentives

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Paid Time Off (PTO for vacation, personal business, and sick time)

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity and paternity)

• 12 Paid Company Holidays, Educational Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Our Client

Our client invents and commercializes advanced technologies addressing critical global challenges across industrial automation, energy transition, and aviation. Their solutions improve operational efficiency, safety, and productivity for customers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.