How much does a Welder I make in Ashford, CT? The average Welder I salary in Ashford, CT is $49,881 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,381 and $57,129. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Welder I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welder I Salary $39,374 Ashford,CT May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Welder I Salary $44,381 Ashford,CT May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Welder I Salary $49,881 Ashford,CT May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Welder I Salary $57,129 Ashford,CT May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Welder I Salary $63,727 Ashford,CT May 28, 2024
25% $44,381 10% $39,374 90% $63,727 75% $57,129 $49,881 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Accurate Personnel LLC - East Windsor, CT

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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Building Maintenance: Maintaining, restoring, and improving the functionality of the building to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment.

Leadership 9.78%
Preventative Maintenance 2.71%
Building Maintenance 0.9%
Others 86.61%
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Job Description for Welder I

Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Being a Welder I inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Additionally, Welder I may prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Welder I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Welder I in Ashford, CT
  • Position Title: Welder Date Posted: 05/01/2024 Location: Norwalk, CT Salary Interval: Hourly Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions SAFELY Building Americ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Connecticut State Gov - JobID: 240530-2348FM-001 [Building Maintenance] As a Transportation Maintainer at the State of Connecticut, you'll: Assist employee...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Welder. Location: Hamden, Connecticut. Type: Full-Time + OVERTIME. READ ENTIRE JOB POST BEFORE APPLYING. Overview. JFD Tube & Coil Products, Inc is a custo...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Our client is looking for a. Lead TIG Welder. to join their team in East Windsor, CT. You'll play a crucial role in assembling, installing, and repairing p...
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  • About the job Welder. Position: Welder. Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00 am-3:00 pm. Type: Full-Time Mode:Direct Placement / Contract-To-Hire. Industry: Manufacturin...
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Career Path for Welder I

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For Welder I, the upper level is Welder II and then progresses to Welder III.

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Welder I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Welder I, the highest Welder I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Welder I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Welder I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Welder I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welder I in Ashford, CT. The base salary for Welder I ranges from $44,381 to $57,129 with the average base salary of $49,881. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,960 to $58,264 with the average total cash compensation of $50,562.
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About Ashford, Connecticut    Ashford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Connecticut Quiet Corner. The population was 4,317 at the 2010 cens....More

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