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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 producing high-quality work and participating in the complete repair and finishing 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
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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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 120 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

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Sarasota, FL right now, from 5 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 252 other active welding openings from 147 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. 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 (17), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (15), and Aerotek (9). 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 Jacksonville at $32/hr, Orlando at $29/hr, and Fort Myers at $27/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.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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