$25 - $35 per hour
Wollaston Alloys/CPP Boston is seeking an experienced Welder to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a fast-paced company that has continued to grow over the past 60 years!…
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Welder jobs in Boston, MA
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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$24–$55/hr
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Description Summary Job Description Job Description Essential Responsibilities: -You will work closely with an experienced Welder and Spot Welder to: Perform layout, set-up and welding on a variety of component parts and…
$31.5 - $35.75 per hour
The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies p…
$30 - $41 per hour
Job Title: welder Pay Rate: $30 - $41 an hour Job Type: contract Keyword's: #welderJobs, ##INDREG Job Description: What you'll do: * Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within specified timelines and b…
$1,000 per month
Job Description Summary Our Lynn, MA team is looking to hire a Tig Welder to perform layout, set-up and welding on a variety of aircraft engine component parts and assemblies. In this role you can expand your career weld…
$30 - $34 per hour
Our client is looking for a Pressure Welder in Cambridge ! They are backed with over 25 years of technical and mechanical experience in pressure vessels and all other facets of filtration. They are certified for the manu…
$38.46 - $62.5 per hour
Licensed Fire Sprinkler Technician Location: Medford, MA (Field-Based / Office Support as Needed) Department: Sprinkler Division Reports To: Sprinkler Operations Manager Compensation: $38.46-$62.50 About Fire Equipment I…
$50k - $60k
Welder Location: Waukesha, WI Pay: $50,000-$60,000 per year We are seeking an experienced Welder to join a stable, well-established manufacturing operation with over 50 years of success. This is a long-term opportunity o…
$80k - $100k
Welding Supervisor Salary: $80,000-$100,000 , based on experience We're looking for a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead fabrication and packaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency from cut to box. Th…
A well-established, locally owned fire sprinkler company with 30+ years of success is seeking experienced Fire Sprinkler Technicians and Foremen to support continued growth. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a…
We are hiring a Fire Alarm Technician / Fire Sprinkler Technician to join a growing fire protection and life safety services platform. This role offers long-term stability, consistent work, and career growth. Responsibil…
Job Summary: Newly Weds Foods is hiring for a Second Shift Mechanic in our Watertown plant! We provide ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country. This is your chance to develop a great paying and stab…
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What welders earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Journeyman | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
| Master / Lead | $38–$55 | $79k–$115k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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 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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