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Overview

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution, hiring skilled and experienced Welders Level I, II, III for various positions. The welders will be responsible for working from shop drawings and procedures, performing a wide variety of operations associated with welded assembly while adhering to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare parts and tack and weld components into assemblies following production orders.
  • Execute welds in accordance with company procedures and documents while meeting defined quality standards.
  • Maintain a safe and organized working environment.
  • Properly maintain tools and equipment assigned to perform duties.

Requirements

  • Level I: 1–3 years' experience or equivalent education from trade school.
  • Level I: Capable of MIG and TIG welding of parts and pipe, but not yet certified with the company for welding of parts under pressure.
  • Level I: Ability to read and apply WPS and read drawings.
  • Level I: Strong aptitude for problem solving and teamwork.
  • Level II: At least 3–5 years' experience in MIG and TIG welding of pipe or pressure vessels.
  • Level II: Experience and certification in welding in accordance with ASME standard.
  • Level III: At least 5+ years’ experience in MIG and TIG welding of pipe or pressure vessels.
  • Level III: Ability to train other welders and troubleshoot issues related to fitting and welding components.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: 101 Industry Way, Staunton, VA
  • Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 6:00am-4:30pm
  • Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Staunton, VA

Pay in context

At roughly $34/hr, this posting sits about 16% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Virginia — toward the top of a $25–$34/hr middle band drawn from 79 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 68% 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 Staunton, VA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Staunton, VA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 146 other active welding openings from 75 employers. Browse welding jobs across Virginia.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. (15), General Dynamics NASSCO (10), and Atlantic Constructors, Inc. (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 Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newport News at $40/hr, Norfolk at $30/hr, and Chesapeake at $28/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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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