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Overview

Environmental Air Systems, a full-service mechanical contractor, is seeking experienced MIG Welders to join their fabrication shop in Rural Hall, North Carolina. The role involves working independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Weld structural steel members using MIG wirefeed processes.
  • Weld in 3G and 4G positions according to safety-oriented procedures.
  • Read welding symbols and understand testing requirements.
  • Follow proper safety instructions.
  • Work in a team environment.
  • Perform other duties as needed by supervision.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or related experience as a certified structural steel welder.
  • Reading and speaking proficiency in either English or Spanish required.
  • Ability to pass a 3G and 4G weld test using GMAW process on 3/8" material.
  • Good verbal communication skills with other employees.
  • Positive attitude and open-mindedness with a vision for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to understand weld symbols and testing requirements.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to step over and work on top of fixtures that are 28 inches off the floor when necessary.
  • Ability to work in conditions of varying heat and cold and where noise levels are at or above 90 decibels.

Benefits

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

Additional Info

  • Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00am-4:30pm with OT as necessary.
  • Location: Rural Hall, NC.

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How this job compares in Rural Hall, NC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across North Carolina currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 45 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 Rural Hall, NC

Rural Hall, NC currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across North Carolina as a whole we're tracking 100 other active welding openings from 55 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Rural Hall, or widen the search to North Carolina.

Environmental Air Systems currently has 5 other openings live in North Carolina, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in North Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (14), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (8), and Environmental Air Systems (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within North Carolina, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Charlotte at $36/hr and Denver at $20/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

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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