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Overview

The Welding Technician - Crane Weld position is a full-time role focused on welding fabrications and components made of steel and aluminum. Candidates should possess strong welding skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team, following precise directions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Weld aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel components using bench and MIG techniques.
  • Grind welds as necessary.
  • Collaborate with team members and work independently.
  • Follow directions from supervisors and complete company-sponsored weld-training programs.
  • Read blueprints and technical documents related to welding tasks.
  • Set up and assemble components for welding.
  • Maintain a productive work ethic and minimize scrap or rework.
  • Adhere to company safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
  • Safely use the proper tools and equipment for welding tasks.
  • Continuously strive to improve job performance.
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Commit to company-provided welding training.
  • Willingness to cross-train as required.
  • Successfully complete a weld test prior to job offers.
  • Ability to follow work orders with minimal errors.
  • Read work orders and use measuring equipment.
  • Mechanical skills and some computer skills.
  • 6 months of similar experience or a Weld Program Certification preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.
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How this job compares in Garner, IA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Iowa currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 35 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 Garner, IA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Garner, IA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Iowa as a whole we're tracking 48 other active welding openings from 33 employers. Browse welding jobs across Iowa.

The most active employers in Iowa at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (5), Cushman & Wakefield (3), and Skilled Trades Services, Inc. (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

Similar openings near Garner, IA

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