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Welder jobs in Atlanta, GA
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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$19–$44/hr
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$58k
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$38 per hour
mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across a variety of industrial equipment, including CNC machinery, robotic welders, automated material handling, and coating systems. **Key Responsibilities ** Per…
$40 - $45 per hour
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$25 - $29 per hour
As a leader in the industry, Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is a global company that has been providing pipeline protection services for more than 50 years. Insituform values employee dev…
Ready to take your maintenance career to the next level? We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our client's safety-first, high-performing manufacturing team. If you are a natural problem solv…
$45 per hour
Structural Welder - Travel Opportunity Pay: $45/hour + $140/day Per Diem Location: Newport News, VA or Charleston, SC Travel Position | Single-Site Assignment Overview We are seeking experienced Structural Welders (Pulse…
Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance,…
The Arcticom Group (“TAG”) is a U.S.-based network of commercial and industrial mechanical services companies that provide HVACR service, maintenance, and installation services throughout North America. TAG is committed…
Job Summary The Production Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication tasks in a fast-paced shop environment. This role requires proficiency in multiple welding processes, the ability to ac…
JOB SUMMARY Works as a crew member taking direction from foremen and train and guide apprentices and helpers on installation, demolition of mechanical piping systems, components, and moving of material. JOB RESPONSIBILIT…
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What welders earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Journeyman | $24–$32 | $49k–$66k |
| Master / Lead | $30–$44 | $63k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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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
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Certified Welder
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Welding Inspector (CWI) or Shop Lead
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