Welder Jobs in Rapid City, SD

A Welder in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for performing various welding tasks to repair, install, and maintain metal structures and equipment. They use different techniques like MIG, TIG, and stick welding to join metal parts together, ensuring that they fit accurately according to the design specifications. Welders also inspect structures or materials to determine any potential faults, repair worn-out parts, and test welded surfaces for any flaws. They need to follow safety rules and regulations, maintain a clean work environment and may also be required to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Important skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to use hand and power tools, good eyesight, physical stamina, and knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques. They should also have good understanding of safety procedures and regulations. As for certifications, many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, and Welders usually need to complete a welding training program. Obtaining a certificate or associate's degree in welding technology, or a certification from a recognized body such as the American Welding Society, can significantly enhance their job prospects. Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might have roles as a Welder's Helper, Machinist, or Construction Laborer.

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Diesel Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 6 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago

Experience and abilities you will need: High school diploma or GED Trade school or vo-tech certification with an emphasis on troubleshooting and overhauling diesel and gasoline engines. 3+ years...

Seeking builder/fabricator to construct faux well interior for movie.

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 18 days ago

un Seeking builder/fabricator to construct faux well interior for movie. compensation: negotiable I'm looking for someone to build a tall cylindrical structure that looks like the interior of a...

Mechanic II

  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 19 days ago

Sturgis : Building 01A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is an Equal...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago

Possess own mechanic hand tools....

Diesel Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 25 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 25 days ago

Diesel Mechanic Join Our Team! Kieffer Sanitation - a Waste Connections Company 📍 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota 💰 Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour + $10,000 Stay-On Bonus & Tool Allowance 🕔...

Farm Equipment Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 25 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 25 days ago

Aberdeen, SD Other Farm Equipment Mechanic Farm Equipment Mechanic Artz Equipment Inc. Rapid City, SD Posted/Updated: 1 days ago Job Description **This position is located in Aberdeen, SD....

Aircraft Mechanic III (General Inspector)

  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 26 days ago

Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO)....

Aircraft Mechanic II (General Mechanic)

  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 26 days ago

Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO)....

Production Worker

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 28 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 28 days ago

Production Worker Production Worker locations Rapid City, SD posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-101537 Job Summary: TCC Materials is a leading manufacturer of architectural and...

CNC Machinist / CNC Milling Process Technician

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: CNC Machinist / CNC Milling Process Technician Location: Britton, South Dakota Join Our Team as a CNC Machinist / CNC Milling Process Technician! Are you looking for a family-friendly...

CNC Machinist

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

A manufacturer in the area is searching for a CNC Machinist to join their team immediately! Help them be their best and grow their customer base. This company maintains a great family-like...

Production Worker

  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Box Elder, SD (9 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Confidential Production Worker Acme Pallet Inc - RC Occupation: Production Workers, All Other Location: Box Elder, SD - 57719 Positions available: 3 Job #: 2179656 Source: SDWORKS Posted:...

Facilities Mechanic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 60+ days ago

Maintains equipment; performs minor equipment repairs using power and hand tools....

Demographic Data for Rapid City, SD

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Welder Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Underwater welding is a specialized and highly skilled technique used to repair or join metal structures submerged in water, typically in environments like offshore oil rigs, pipelines, ships, or...
Blueprint Reading for Welders Basic Lines, Views and Symbols
If you are just starting out in the welding world, odds are that at some point in your career you will be required to read welding blueprints in order to complete your job. At the end of the...
W. Q.T. Welder Qualification Test Performance test Course
In a refinery, welding is a critical task that requires strict adherence to quality standards to ensure the integrity and safety of piping and structural components. Welder qualification tests are...

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Salary for Welder Jobs in Rapid City, SD

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Highest Education Level

Welders in Rapid City, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.1%
Associate's Degree
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
1.8%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%


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