Master Machine Technician Apprenticeship AJM Packaging Corporation Taylor, Michigan **Starting Salary: $50,000 ** Upon Graduation: $65,000 - $75,000 Position Overview – AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading…
Skilled Trades · Detroit, MI
Welder jobs in Detroit, MI
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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$17–$40/hr
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$53k
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Our company is seeking a skilled TIG Welder/ Fabricator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting and welding aluminum parts in the manufacturing of transit shelters. We pride ourselves o…
$22 per hour
Founded in 1990, LGH stands at the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you…
Description The Role At General Motors, our product and manufacturing teams are redefining mobility by creating vehicles and experiences that make driving safer, smarter, and more connected. The Manufacturing Engineering…
FANUC Weld Technician – Detroit, MI Details: Opportunities for all shifts (1st-3rd) - flexible candidates are heavily preferred This is a contract role with an opportunity to go direct after 1 year What You'll Do: Progra…
Earning annual potential is 100K + Our current heavy tech is retiring after 39 years with the dealership. Compensation based on experience/knowledge and is paid on flat rate hours. Royal Oak Ford is seeking a state certi…
Compensation varies based on experience/knowledge and is paid on flat rate hour What We’re Looking For: Royal Oak Ford is looking for certified technicians to join our team. Our full-time technicians are flat rate. What…
At Roush, we fuse together technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufactu…
$41.58 per hour
Pay: $41.58/hour Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Journeyman Pipefitter to support operations at the General Motors Global Technical Center —a large, non-manufacturing campus listed on the National Register of H…
$22 - $26 per hour
Job Title: TIG Welder Fabricator Job Description We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder Fabricator to join our team in the final assembly department. You will be responsible for fabricating machined and cut-to-size parts, p…
Now Hiring: Experienced Handyman — TruBlue of Royal Oak TruBlue of Royal Oak is growing, and we're looking for a skilled, reliable Handyman to join our team serving Metro Detroit and Oakland County. If you take pride in…
Location: Masters Millwork, LLC – Madison Heights, MI A rapidly growing commercial architectural millwork company which fabricates custom plastic laminate and solid surface cabinets, countertops, reception desks, and wal…
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What welders earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$40 | $58k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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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