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Job Description

Overview

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC services based in Tampa, FL. They are currently seeking an experienced Welder responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication work on various metal components used in HVAC, piping, and structural systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding on various metals and materials.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols.
  • Measure, cut, and prepare materials for welding and assembly.
  • Inspect completed welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with specifications.
  • Set up and maintain welding equipment, tools, and consumables.
  • Work collaboratively with fabrication and installation teams to meet project goals.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and equipment checks.
  • Identify and report defective materials or unsafe conditions.
  • Assist in training and mentoring welding apprentices or helpers as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
  • 3–5 years of welding experience in commercial or industrial environments.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and performing precision welds.
  • Ability to use cutting, grinding, and measuring tools safely and effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Certified welder (AWS or equivalent) preferred.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Tampa, 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 114 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 Tampa, FL

We're tracking 20 other active welding openings in Tampa, FL right now, from 17 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 253 other active welding openings from 139 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tampa, 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 (15), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (14), and Honeywell Technologies (8). 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 Fort Myers at $39/hr, Jacksonville at $30/hr, and Orlando at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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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