How much does a Welder I make in Rhode Island? The average Welder I salary in Rhode Island is $49,184 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $43,765 and $56,334. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Welder I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welder I Salary $38,831 RI April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Welder I Salary $43,765 RI April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Welder I Salary $49,184 RI April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Welder I Salary $56,334 RI April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Welder I Salary $62,843 RI April 24, 2024
25% $43,765 10% $38,831 90% $62,843 75% $56,334 $49,184 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Welder I need?

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

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

Leadership 9.78%
Building Maintenance 0.9%
Preventative Maintenance 2.71%
Others 86.61%

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 Rhode Island
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $49,326 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $49,703 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $49,844 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $50,127 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $49,373 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $49,844 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $49,420 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $50,221 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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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