Welder
Location
Leesburg, FL
Posted on August 1, 2026
Location
Leesburg, FL
Posted on August 1, 2026
Essential Functions
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Ability to work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions. Must have good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination. Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift up to 45 pounds. Sufficient level language and math to read technical manuals, record repairs on report forms, operate welding machine, and perform other tasks Must be able to perform preventative maintenance repairs in accordance with established procedures Prepare the welding area and weld joints Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints Maintain daily reports as required by Company regulations Monitor the welding process and make adjustments as needed May be required to operate forklift, man lift, as needed Assist in maintenance and organization of welding equipment and work area Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements Employee will be required to learn how to use a variety of hand and power tools, they include but are not limited to a cutting torch, welding equipment to rebuild and fabricate parts.
Critical Competencies
Communication- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience. Team Player: Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment. Technical Expertise-Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team. Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments. Personal Accountability: Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others. Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results. Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Responsibilities
Education
High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience
This position requires welding skills with entry level aggregate experience preferred High school or recreational welding experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Must have knowledge to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles. Must have knowledge to operate welding equipment to join metal components together. Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties. Good mechanical skills are required, knowledge of raw materials, production process is preferred. Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints. Strong problem-solving skills. Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects. Possess good mechanical and welding skills.
Other Requirements
Travel to other facilities maybe required. Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule. The employee is outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc.) Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects. Ability to work overtime and extended hours including weekend depending on customer and company demands.
JD Disclaimer
Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$30/hr across 116 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Leesburg, FL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 222 other active welding openings from 151 employers. Browse welding jobs across Florida.
Vulcan Materials Company currently has 2 other openings live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (14), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (9), and Aerotek (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tampa at $36/hr, Jacksonville at $30/hr, and Cocoa at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.