to check over engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations. Must be proficient in using and adjusting MIG welders to the proper amperage and voltage for welding with various sizes of flux core wire.…
Skilled Trades · Cleveland, OH
Welder jobs in Cleveland, OH
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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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - York, PA Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seek…
Are you ready to keep high-performance production moving? An established precision metal manufacturer in Cleveland is looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize high-p…
Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehens…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL IN AND AROUND THE SURROUNDING STATES. Must be willing and able to travel to various customer sites. Paid lodging along with per diem/daily stipend. Once fully trained (approx 1-2 weeks - pai…
$25 per hour
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment to keep production…
$26 per hour
Travel Welders - LOCATED IN ALMA, MIGHIGAN!!! This is a PER DIEM welding position Pay: $26/hr + $150 per diem Contract Duration: 1-2 year to direct Shift: 1st and 2nd (working 15+hrs of OT/week) Per-Diem: $150/day Job De…
Job Title: Mobile Engineer (EPA Universal Required) Location: Cleveland, OH Role Overview: Field-based Mobile Engineer responsible for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems maintenance acro…
$56.16k - $66.56k
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (11pm-7am, M-F and every other weekend) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in a highly automated food manufacturing environment. You wi…
relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards. We are currently looking to hire a full-time Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide) Day to Day Duties: ~ Performing arc and torch cutting and gouging. ~ Using g…
JENNMAR Services, a well-respected industrial construction/maintenance company, is currently seeking Experienced Millwrights, Welders and Fabricators for Travel Work. Quality and service are the core principles of our co…
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What welders earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $21–$29 | $44k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$40 | $57k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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