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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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Job Description Why work for us? Judson Tank offers variety, challenges in new settings, and encourages new applications of your skills. We are an employer who values creating a workplace where employees are rewarded for…
$23.25 - $29 per hour
Pipe Welder – Now Hiring Position Overview We are seeking skilled Pipe Welders to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for welding pipe fittings and structural metal components according to blueprints, wo…
Title: A- Welder Location: Manhattan Illinois/NW Indiana Reports to: Foreman Employment Status: Full Time Hourly (Non-Exempt) Pay Rate: Up to 53.50 (depending on qualifications and assessment) About us: Manhattan Mechani…
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…
$20 - $30 per hour
In need for pipewelders pay $37 and $125 per diem Fitters as well at $35 and $125 Job Title: Pipe Welder Job Description We are seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to oversee welding, pipe fitting, and material handling tasks.…
Production, drive our promise to ourselves and accountability to our clients. Job Summary IMI is seeking a full-time Pipe Welder local to the Cartersville, GA area. Essential Functions Accurately apply intermediate mathe…
$30 - $40 per hour
Hiring ASAP for Pipe Welders and Pipefitters in the Greater Lowcountry. Pay : $30-32/hr with $60-90/day per diem, depending on site location Travel : Summerville SC based location. Travel is within a 2-3 hour radius of S…
Combo Pipe/Plate Struct Welder 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 comp…
the communities we serve, helping power the world today and into the future. Summary Arc Services is seeking experienced Pipe Welders with demonstrated proficiency in aluminum and carbon steel pipe welding. The ideal can…
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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