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Job Description

Overview

At DPR, the Welder role involves learning and performing entry-level tasks related to metals fabrication and welding under close supervision, while developing foundational skills in welding, safety, and material handling. DPR is a self-performing general contractor specializing in complex and sustainable projects across various markets.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in preparation, layout, and fit-up of metal components for welding and installation.
  • Performs basic welding and cutting operations under direct supervision.
  • Follows safety protocols and maintains clean, organized work areas.
  • Supports material movement, staging, and tool setup for assigned crews.
  • Participates in training and on-the-job learning to build proficiency in trade practices.
  • Inspects tools and equipment for safe operation and reports maintenance needs.
  • Works cooperatively with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
  • 0–2 years of experience in welding or a related trade required.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction certification preferred.
  • OSHA 10 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
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How this job compares in Smyrna, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 95 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 Smyrna, GA

Smyrna, GA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 268 other active welding openings from 144 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (14), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and Gerber Collision & Glass (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 Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $28/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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