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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Welder to join our team in Sarasota, FL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components using various welding techniques, with a strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding on various metal materials.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
  • Measure, cut, and fit materials to specifications.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and structural integrity.
  • Operate welding equipment, grinders, saws, and other fabrication tools.
  • Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
  • Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
  • Work independently and as part of a team to meet production deadlines.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous welding or fabrication experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.
  • Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
  • Welding certifications are a plus but not required.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Sarasota, FL

Pay in context

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 114 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 231 other active welding openings from 152 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Sarasota, or widen the search to Florida.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (15), 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 $31/hr, and Clearwater at $23/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 Stick 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.

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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.