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Overview

As a Mechanized Welding Operator Level 2 at Honeywell, you will operate mechanized welding equipment in an ASME pressure vessel shop, specializing in the fabrication of large heat exchangers for natural gas liquefaction. This role requires expertise in Sub Arc Welding (SAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) to ensure high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain mechanized welding equipment to produce quality welds using Sub Arc Welding (SAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
  • Perform fitting, cutting, and grinding operations as required.
  • Conduct inspections and assessments of welds to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Train and mentor junior welders on welding techniques and best practices.
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to optimize welding operations and workflows.

Requirements

  • 3 years of relevant experience in mechanized welding processes, including Sub Arc Welding (SAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
  • 3 years of experience with semi-automatic and manual welding processes such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and GMAW on aluminum materials.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting welding blueprints and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS welding symbols.
  • Capability to work at heights and in confined spaces, and lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Training on 1st shift for an initial period.
  • Relocation support may be provided.
  • Location: Palmetto, FL.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Palmetto, 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 104 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 Palmetto, FL

Palmetto, FL is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 223 other active welding openings from 140 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Florida.

Honeywell Technologies currently has 1 other opening 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 MIG and TIG 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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