Entry Level Welding Engineer

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Entry Level Welding Engineer Job Description

The primary role of the Welding Engineer is to develop welding techniques, procedures, and the application of welding equipment to address issues involving the fabrication of metals.

• Support all company safety policies to ensure personnel and property are kept safe.
• Conduct research and investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures.
• Prepare technical reports as a result of research and development.
• Establish welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, materials processes, pre- and post-heating requirements.
• Evaluate new developments in the welding field for application to current welding problems or production processes.
• Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards.
• Contact personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• Perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Support production by investigating and solving welding issues in high volume manufacturing environments.
• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal requirements and external standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of AWS welding guidelines.
• Ability to read weld requirements.
• Ability to understand and interpret inspection guidelines and other quality requirements.

This role is onsite, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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