Crosstrain on multiple machines Operate rebar fabrication equipment, such as shears, benders, cranes, forklift, threaders, forging, welders, etc. What You'll Need Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions…
Skilled Trades · Louisville, KY
Welder jobs in Louisville, KY
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–$39/hr
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$51k
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Provides timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Document work with appropriat…
$18 - $20 per hour
Job Title: Â Building Maintenance Mechanic Location: Louisville Tower Pay Rate: $18â$20 per hour Job Overview: We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support daily operations at the Louisville Tower. This is a straig…
$20.5 per hour
Location: Louisville, KY We are hiring assembly line workers who are looking to grow within our organization at a long-term full-time job. Mandatory Overtime is consistent in this position! Shifts Available: ~2nd shift:…
$20 - $30 per hour
Job Title: Fabricator Job Description The Fabricator performs high-quality Pulse MIG welding and fabrication to build custom industrial equipment such as dryers, coolers, feeders, conveyors, shakeouts, screeners, spiral…
$40 per hour
non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds in accordance with AWS, ASME, and project-specific standards. Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material certifications. Monitor welding operations to ensure com…
Pipefitter – Machine Tool Manufacturing Environment - 2 Week Contract, Urgent Start Candidate is highly experienced performing the following pipefitting activities independently with minimal supervision in a machine tool…
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…
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What welders earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $21–$28 | $44k–$59k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$39 | $56k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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