Welder Helper – Build Your Career in Multi-Family and Commercial Power with All Weather Contractors
**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.
Learn more at https://allweathercontractors.com/.
All Weather Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
