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Skilled Trades Services is currently looking for Pipe Welders for Muscatine, IA area . Must be able to start ASAP. Must have 5 years of welding experience and show it on a resume in order to be considered for the positio…
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Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.
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What welders earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $38k–$50k |
| Journeyman | $23–$31 | $48k–$65k |
| Master / Lead | $30–$43 | $62k–$90k |
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Responsibilities for this Position Pipe Welder US-RI-North Kingstown Job ID: 2026-20080 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 20 Category: Building Trades EB Quonset Point Facility Overview Our Goal: To produce the highest qual…
Welder Full-Time | Mountain Home, ID | On-Site About Us Inventive Group is a Mountain Home, Idaho-based manufacturer and distributor operating across four brands, including In The Ditch Towing Products. We build products…
We are seeking a dedicated Pipe Welder with at least 1 year of Tig/Flux pipe welding experience. The candidate will prepare and weld pipe and fittings for various material types as specified by construction drawings and…
assigned. Experience, Education, & License Requirements ~ HS Diploma or equivalent preferred. ~1 to 2 years proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing environment. Meet all Pipe Welder I Requirements and Skills. Sk…
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. # A welder must understand welding procedures and parameters. # Can comprehend and utilize blueprints,…
$26 - $36 per hour
Pipe Welder Tampa, FL MIELKE Mechanical Holdings, Inc. is currently searching for a full-time Pipe Welder to join their team in Tampa, Florida! What we can offer YOU: ~ Medical insurance with 100% employee premium covera…
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company and site safety procedures. Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and other team members to meet production schedules and project deadlines. Id…
$38 - $40 per hour
Stainless Steel Pipe Welder Job Description This role requires a highly skilled TIG welder with strong experience in stainless steel process piping and 6G welding. You will perform precise open-root butt welds on stainle…
$20 - $38 per hour
Job Overview We are seeking Pipe Welders or Combo Welder/Fitters to join a large-scale exciting project. This role involves assembling and installing piping systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry…
Description The Pipe Fabricator is a key contributor to our shop operations, responsible for transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality piping assemblies that keep projects moving forward. From reading bluepri…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which processes and positions are you certified in?
Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.
How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?
Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.
What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?
Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.
Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.
Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.
How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?
Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.
What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?
Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Welder Trainee
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Welder
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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