Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
DC
Drillers' Choice, Inc.
Welder
Career Insights for Welder / Solderer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Massachusetts data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$49,338 / year median in Massachusetts
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Welder Drillers' Choice, Inc. - 1.0 Assonet, MA Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Stick welding Fabrication TIG welding High school diploma or GED Welding Certification Full Job Description Drillers' Choice Inc, a manufacturer of drilling equipment, is looking for an experienced Welder to join our team. The scope of work includes but is not limited to assembling, fabricating, and repairing heavy equipment and accessories by using the appropriate welding processes and techniques in the vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Much of the repair work will require carbon arc gouging. Welding is done utilizing the SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (flux-core) and SAW (submerged arc) processes, when necessary, as called out by drawings/prints and or verbal direction. Responsibilities Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements) Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead) Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety Skills Proven experience as welder Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG etc.) Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.) Deftness and attention to detail Proficient in English Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is preferred Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus