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Gpac

Welder

Location

Harrisburg, SD

Wage

$50,000 – $65,000/yr

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 22, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Welder with proven flux core experience to join our manufacturing team. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in precise, high-quality welds and enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform flux core welding (FCAW) on steel and other metals according to specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and schematics.
  • Inspect and verify weld quality for accuracy, strength, and appearance.
  • Maintain and set up welding equipment for optimal performance.
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear proper PPE at all times.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

Requirements

  • Previous flux core welding experience required (MIG/TIG experience a plus).
  • Ability to read and follow technical drawings and instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures in an industrial environment.
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How this job compares in Harrisburg, SD

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting sits about 11% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs across South Dakota — toward the top of a $23–$27/hr middle band drawn from 34 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 82% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Harrisburg, SD

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Harrisburg, SD, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across South Dakota as a whole we're tracking 46 other active welding openings from 28 employers. Browse welding jobs across South Dakota.

Gpac currently has 2 other openings live in South Dakota, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in South Dakota at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Terex (6), Maguire (5), and Terex Corporation (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, TIG, and Flux-Core 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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