Welder Helper

Welder Helper – Build Your Career in Multi-Family and Commercial Power

**We Accept Candidates Right Out of Trade School!**

Job Overview

• Company: All Weather Contractors
• Salary/Pay Rate: $18 to $24 per hour, plus opportunities to work on prevailing wage projects and ESOP.
• Location: Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Multi-Family Housing, Townhomes, Apartments, and Commercial Property Maintenance
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License, AWS Certification

The Opportunity

You will serve as an essential team member within our Property Maintenance Division, supporting skilled welders and gaining hands-on experience across diverse metal fabrication projects. This role allows you to build a foundation in the trade while working alongside experienced professionals who value quality craftsmanship. You will have the opportunity to grow your technical skills in a supportive, growth-oriented field environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist experienced welders with fabricating, fitting, assembling, and repairing metal components, including stairs, railings, fencing, and gates.
• Prepare metal materials by measuring, marking, cleaning, cutting, and positioning components for daily fabrication assignments.
• Operate grinding, sanding, and finishing equipment to properly prepare surfaces and clean welded areas.
• Learn to safely operate and maintain trade tools, including grinders, cutting tools, and welding equipment under proper supervision.
• Organize materials, tools, and equipment to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe work area.
• Inspect completed metal assemblies alongside senior team members to ensure proper fit, finish, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Driver's License.
• AWS Certification.
• Possession of basic hand tools required for entry-level trade work.
• Strong desire to learn welding, metal fabrication, and structural repair techniques.
• Physical capability to lift materials weighing up to 70 pounds and stand for extended periods during shift operations.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of, or current enrollment in, a formal welding, metal fabrication, or technical trade program.
• Basic familiarity with MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Cored Arc Welding processes.
• Previous experience operating hand tools, grinders, and cutting equipment through coursework, personal projects, or prior jobs.
• Basic ability to read blueprints, drawings, and measuring tape tools accurately.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with competitive hourly wages.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and opportunities to work on prevailing wage projects.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage to protect you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Continuous career development through ongoing safety, technical, and trade training.
• Provision of necessary safety equipment and a supportive team environment focused on internal advancement.

About Us

All Weather Contractors provides general construction and property maintenance services across multi-family and commercial sectors. We foster a work environment where team members feel valued, recognized for their dedication, and empowered to build long-term careers in the trades.