Job Description

Overview

General Propeller Company, a marine propeller and boating solutions business based in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join their team. This full-time position involves hands-on work in producing high-quality repairs and finishes while contributing to various stages of the repair process.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, bronze, Nibral, and aluminum.
  • Prepare lower units and components for welding and repair.
  • Inspect work and maintain a high standard of quality and workmanship.
  • Perform sandblasting and other surface preparation as part of the repair process.
  • Assist with polishing and finishing repaired components.
  • Support painting and other final preparation work as needed.
  • Troubleshoot repair challenges and determine the best approach to complete work accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to support a safe and productive shop environment.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to keep repairs moving through each stage of the process.
  • Take ownership of assigned work from preparation through completion.

Requirements

  • Hands on TIG welding experience.
  • Experience with TIG welding, GTAW, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze or marine alloys, including weld preparation, grinding, polishing and surface finishing.
  • Experience welding stainless steel, bronze, Nibral, and aluminum strongly preferred.
  • Ability to produce consistent, high quality welds and finished work.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned projects.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
  • Willingness to work across different stages of the repair process, including preparation, sandblasting, polishing, and painting.
  • Self motivated and able to identify what needs to be done without constant supervision.
  • Dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Team oriented approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed to get the job done.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO

How this job compares in Sarasota, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, TIG welder jobs across Florida currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$30/hr across 9 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 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 223 other active welding openings from 140 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.

GENERAL PROPELLER CO., INC. 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 (16), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (12), and Aerotek (7). 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 TIG. 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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