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Overview

Venturi Supply is a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies. The Welder role involves constructing fabricated parts and assemblies from engineered prints through cutting, fitting, and welding.

Responsibilities

  • Operate welding equipment to fabricate components and assemblies including structural frames and piping.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to build designed fabrications.
  • Lay out and fit up fabricated components with tight tolerances indicated in drawings/prints using appropriate tools.
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions which may be subjected to non-destructive testing.
  • Visually inspect welds and material and repair flaws by cutting, grinding, or air arc.
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Keep a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • Certified in GMAW or FCAW ASME IX required; GTAW ASME IX preferred.
  • 1 or more years of experience in MIG or Flux Core Welding; TIG experience a plus.
  • 1 or more years of experience using tools relevant to welding and fabrication.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Able to read a tape measure and utilize math skills required for fabrication.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal.
  • Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Detail-oriented work style comfortable with multiple priorities.
  • Physical requirements: Lift/push/pull 50 lbs., bend twist, stand for extended periods, climb and reach for items.
  • Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Decatur, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 20% below the $25/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia, where the middle half runs $20–$32/hr across 122 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 16% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Decatur, GA

Decatur, GA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 282 other active welding openings from 181 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Decatur, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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